Forget rising fuel costs. Slow down.

A sweeping shot of mountains and the Gordon River Road on the way to Strathgordon taken by Stu Gibson.

The Electric Valley Escape is designed as a self-drive tour linking local food and drink, gorgeous accommodation, and memorable Tasmanian experiences – perhaps over the course of a long weekend.

Book your EV and tour the Derwent Valley with us today.

Known for breathtaking vistas and picturesque drives, Tasmania’s Derwent Valley is the home of some of our state’s most beautiful roads. Our electric vehicle fleet is well equipped to take you all around – without any range anxiety.

Stay a while.

Rainforests, mountains, plains, lakes, and the tallest dam in the southern hemisphere await. So why not enjoy them a bit longer?

The wonderful Mt Field Retreat offers an accommodation base for our Electric Valley Escape package so that you can do it right.

The offer:

  • Stay 3 nights, pay for 2!
  • with FREE electric vehicle charging for guests
Book your accommodation at Mt Field Retreat and receive a 10% discount on EV rentals with Drive Car Hire until July 1st, 2026. 

Once your accommodation is confirmed, you’ll receive a discount code to book your EV rental with us.

Photographer: Stu Gibson Two people sit outside on the porch of their self-contained accommodation at Mt Field Retreat

We know electric vehicles.

As the first car rental company in Tasmania to adopt EV’s, we know what we’re doing. Our fleet of Long Range Tesla Model 3’s suit Derwent Valley touring perfectly.

A blue Tesla drives down a Tasmanian road, passing a tree on a cloudy day. Credit Tourism Australia

You have options.

Want to pick up at Hobart Airport? No problem. Your car will be fully charged up and waiting for you at HBA.

For longer itineraries, we can also accommodate pick-up and/or drop-off at Launceston Airport (LST).

Your itinerary awaits.

Our friends at Hobart & Beyond have mapped out a gorgeous game plan for you to savour all that the Derwent Valley has to offer. From good food to picturesque scenery, you can’t go wrong.

Photographer Rob Burnett and Tourism Tasmania A beautiful shot of a car crossing a bridge over water in New Norfolk in the Derwent Valley. Autumnal colours and foliage surround the road.

No rush. Switch off. Enjoy.

Check out the Electric Valley Escape here to pad out your itinerary.

Some of our faves:

  • We love the Agrarian Kitchen in New Norfolk. Local, renowned, and sustainable. Foodie heaven!
  • Want a top-up with a view? Check out Mount Field National Park and charge up at the visitor centre while you explore.
  • Take the scenic road to the Gordon River Dam, a feat of engineering that produces over 10% of Tasmania’s energy. Hope you’re not afraid of heights…

First time in an EV?

No worries. Just let us know!

We brief all new EV drivers on the ins and outs of driving, charging, and using their electric cars before hitting the road.

We’ve got you.

A woman points at the road while a man drives a Tesla vehicle. We see a Tasmanian driving scene slightly out of focus through the front window and a large screen with a GPS and digital speedometer centred in the car. Credit Tourism Australia and Drive Car Hire

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