Everything Electric Melbourne 2025 Guide: Dates, Brands, Tickets & Getting There

Everything Electric Melbourne 2025 will take place from November 14 to 16 at the Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale (Epsom Road).

Opening hours:

• Friday, Nov 14: 10am – 5pm
• Saturday, Nov 15: 10am – 5pm
• Sunday, Nov 16: 10am – 5pm

Organisers describe it as “the world’s biggest home energy and EV show,” featuring national and world-first electric vehicle launches and the largest EV test drive program in the Southern Hemisphere.

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More than 20 global vehicle brands are confirmed, showcasing everything from compact hatchbacks to luxury SUVs and commercial EVs. Expect electric boats, bikes, scooters, and even classic EV conversions.

Confirmed brands and models include:

• Tesla: Model Y, Model 3
• Geely: EX5, Starray
• Polestar: 2, 3, 4, 5
• Xpeng: G6, G9, X9, P7
• Zeekr: X, 009, 7X
• Volkswagen: ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz
• Mercedes-Benz: EQA, EQB, EQE, EQS, G-Class
• Renault: Megane E-Tech, Kangoo E-Tech
• Smart: #1, #3
• Cadillac: Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq
• Lotus: Eletre
• McLaren: Artura, Artura Spider
• Farizon: Supervan, H9E Truck

The Commercial EV Zone will highlight trucks, vans, and buses to showcase how electric mobility is moving beyond passenger cars and into everyday business operations.

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Over 100 vehicles will be available to test drive or ride in daily, making it one of Australia’s largest public EV test drive program.

Bookings are made directly with manufacturers on-site and are first-come, first-served.

Key details:

• Drivers must hold a full valid licence and sign a standard waiver.
• Bring your own child booster seat if needed (these are not provided).

For those keen to explore smaller mobility options, the Micro-Mobility Test Track will feature:

• E-bikes and e-scooters
• Electric skateboards
• Other new micro-mobility tech

Motorcycle test riders must bring their own safety gear and a current motorcycle licence.

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The event extends well beyond EVs. It’s also about how we power our cars and our homes. The Home Energy Zone will host top installers, manufacturers, and energy experts showcasing:

• EV home charging systems
• Solar panels and battery storage
• Efficient heating, cooling, and electrification upgrades
• Smart home and energy management technologies

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Over 25 live Giga Theatre sessions will run across two stages throughout the three-day event, led by industry experts, engineers, and clean tech innovators.

Expect short, focused discussions covering EV ownership, charging, and home energy solutions.

EV-focused sessions include:

• First Time EV Buyer? Start Here
• EV Charging Basics
• Next-Gen EVs: What’s Coming Down Under?
• No Driveway? No Worries – Kerbside Charging Solutions
• Can EVs Go the Distance? The Aussie Road Trip Edition
• Bidirectional Power: EVs That Give Back

Home energy sessions include:

• Home Electrification 101
• Heat Pumps Explained
• Battery Boom: Storing Power Smarter
• Futureproofing Your Home for 2030 and Beyond

Below is a breakdown of live sessions across the three days:

📅 Friday, November 14 - Business Day Sessions

• 9 comprehensive sessions including:
  • Welcome and Event Opening
  • Electrifying Australia: How Fast Can We Go?
  • Victoria's Climate Action Plan
  • From Garage to Grid
  • Bidirectional Power: EVs That Give Back
  • The Next Big Breakthroughs
  • Decarbonizing Public Transport
  • How Fleets Are Driving Change
  • EV & Clean Energy Mythbusting

📅 Saturday, November 15 Sessions

• 10 sessions covering topics from first-time EV buyers to breaking up with gas

📅 Sunday, November 16 Sessions

• 18+ sessions including:
  • Both Zapheap screening episodes
  • The Everything Electric Podcast Live
  • The Driven Podcast on V2G
  • Multiple concurrent sessions on charging, home electrification, heat pumps, micromobility, and more
  • Note added about con

Sessions will not be recorded, so visitors are encouraged to check the official schedule in advance to plan their visit.

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Tickets are available online now and visitors can get 20% off with the discount code ZECAR at checkout.

You can choose from one-day, weekend, or three-day passes.

General Admission:

• Friday or Saturday – $40
• Sunday – $20
• Weekend (Sat & Sun) – $50
• Three-Day Pass – $60

Concession Tickets:

• Friday or Saturday – $30
• Sunday – $15
• Weekend – $40
• Three-Day Pass – $50

Children under 15 years and carers of disabled visitors enter free.

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How Do You Get to Melbourne Showgrounds?

The Melbourne Showgrounds are located on Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, about 7km from Melbourne CBD.

🚙 Car: Onsite parking available for $25 (enter via Gate 7, Leonard Crescent).

🚅 Train: Direct trains will run to Melbourne Showgrounds Station during the event.

🚋 Tram: Take Route 57 to Showgrounds Village Shopping Centre (Stop 32), a short 3-minute walk.

🚌 Bus: Routes 472 (Williamstown to Moonee Ponds) and 404 (Footscray to Moonee Ponds) stop close by.

For the smoothest journey, use the Arevo app to plan your route with live public transport updates and maps.