Power on with electric vehicle roadside assistance

With RACQ, you can choose from multiple levels electric vehicle roadside assistance, including RACQ Everyday, RACQ Everyday Plus, RACQ Ultra Care, RACQ Ultimate Care and RACQ RV

  • Our patrols are on call 24/7, 365 days a year
  • You're covered for the common causes of breakdowns
  • Average 35-minute response time from Queensland’s largest patrol network*

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What does roadside assistance for electric vehicles include?

Whether you drive a battery electric, a plug-in hybrid, a hybrid, or a fuel cell vehicle, you can access the same roadside assistance entitlements available in our five levels of cover, with electric vehicle entitlements included at each level.

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    Charge top-up to enable the vehicle to be driven to the nearest accessible charging station if in range (where available) or towing to an accessible charging station or your destination in line with your roadside assistance entitlements.
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    Flat tyre change or, if no spare available, temporary tyre puncture repair (if available and at discretion of attending patrol).
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    Attendance by an expert patrol who is High Voltage Aware.
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    No extra cost to have roadside assistance for an electric vehicle.

Why choose RACQ Electric Vehicle Assistance?

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    We cover the way you move
    We cover motorcycles, cars, EVs, RVs, scooters and more. 
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    Track your patrol's location in real time
    Use the RACQ Roadside Assistance app to see when help will arrive.
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    Manage your cover online with My RACQ
    It’s easy to make updates, set up direct debits and check your info.
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    Enjoy RACQ member benefits
    Save with discounts on food, shopping, travel and more.
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Award-winning roadside assistance

RACQ are the proud winner of the 2024 Canstar – Most satisfied Customers - Roadside Assistance Queensland.

More ways to save when you have RACQ Roadside Assistance~~

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Charge your electric vehicle for less
Save a minimum of 10% when you charge at select Chargefox sites across Australia.
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Get up to $25 off vehicle inspections
Save on mechanical and premium inspections.
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Get $25 off windscreen replacement
Book an in-store or mobile windscreen service and save.
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RACQ Car Buying Service
Take the hassle out of finding a new vehicle. Our car buying service is free for RACQ members.~~
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Need help or would like to know more? RACQ offers many convenient ways for you to get in touch with us.

Electric vehicle roadside assistance FAQs

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Things to note

Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. For full details read the Roadside Terms and Conditions.

*Figures based on FY24 statistics. 

~~ Terms and conditions apply to all offers. View the individual offer for full details. Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.  

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~Terms and conditions apply. Visit racq.com/summer-competition for details. Competition ends 18 February 2025.