Top My NRMA dining discounts near electric vehicle chargers

30 August, 2024
Written by Bridie Schmidt
As more drivers make the shift towards electric vehicles across Australia, there are more savings to be had than just lower maintenance and fuel costs. 

To make it easier for NRMA members that own EVs to save money when out and about, we've made a long (but not exhaustive!) list of exclusive member benefits that can be accessed within minutes of NRMA-owned and Chargefox-managed EV chargers.

Strategically located near EV chargers across the country, these membership perks include discounts at local businesses and well-known brands such as the Cheesecake Shop, Gelatissimo, NeNe Chicken, Sushi Hub, Burrito Bar, Cold Rock Ice Creamery and more. As this Californian-based study out of the MIT shows, EV chargers can increase annual spending at nearby businesses by thousands each year. 

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Whether you’re on a road trip or simply running errands, NRMA's partnership with local businesses ensures that members can make the most of their charging stops, and boost the local economy. This is in addition to the EV charging discounts that NRMA members can access via the MyNRMA and Chargefox apps. 

If you’re not a member already, check out the value on offer by becoming a MyNRMA member, even if you don't need Roadside Assistance. For full terms and conditions such as maximum discounts for dining experiences, visit here.

And remember! If you are going to grab a coffee or meal while leaving your EV to charge, don’t forget to use good EV charging etiquette by checking into the Plugshare app. And if we’ve missed any top spots – let us know via social media by tagging #MyNRMA. 

 

New South Wales

The NRMA offers a bounty of benefits for NRMA members near EV charging locations in New South Wales.

Heading into Sydney’s picturesque Darling Harbour? At the International Convention Centre (ICC) P1 and P2, NRMA members can take advantage of numerous enticing benefits within a fifteen-minute walk while charging EVs at banks of 7kW chargers.

After plugging in, enjoy a 25% discount at Planar Restaurant, just a short 100 to 300-metre walk from the charging station. Alternatively, head over to Harajuku Gyoza or Braza Churrascaria, both within an eight-minute walk, and receive up to 25% off your total bill.

For a sweet treat, visit Andersen’s of Denmark Ice Cream, where members can enjoy a "buy one, get one" offer on any menu item, located only a minute or two away.

Sneaking off to the snow? In Jindabyne, you can plug in at a 50kW charger and then savour a “buy one, get one free” main course at Clancy's Restaurant, a brief 600-metre walk away. Members planning to stay a while can nab a discount on accommodation at the Jindabyne Holiday Park, where there are also two cabins with EV chargers.

Heading to subtropical climes? Driving north to the picturesque Northern Rivers, NRMA members can take advantage of several benefits while charging an EV.

At the Chargefox station in Ballina, members can recharge the EV and then take a short 1-minute walk to Burrito Bar, to receive 25% off the total bill. Continuing on to Byron Bay, Finn Poke is a 4-minute walk from the local library's Chargefox station. There, members can enjoy a scrumptious Japanese-inspired bowl with a generous 25% discount.

Or, go to the 'Gong, where members can redeem up to three delicious discounts. Enjoy 25% off the total bill at Lower East Deli, 20% off a meal at Little Vietnam or a 2 for 1 ice cream from Cold Rock Ice Creamery, all within an eight-minute walk.

These are just some of the examples we’ve found for you; you can see a non-exhaustive list below, complete with links to chargers, venues and directions.

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Venue**

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Jindabyne 

Clancy's Restaurant (8 min walk) 600m 

Buy 1 get 1 main course (max $40 value) 

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NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park 

Member discount plus 2 EV chargers for guests and 2 for public (22kw) 

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Bateman's Bay 

Kohli's Indian Restaurant (10 min walk) 700m 

25% off total bill (max $45 discount) 

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NRMA Batemans Bay Holiday Resort 

Member discount 

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Bathurst 

Cheesecake Shop (7 min walk) 500m 

25% off total bill (max $10 discount) 

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NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park 

Member discount plus 2 EV chargers for guests (22kw) 

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Mittagong 

The Cheesecake Shop (10 min walk) 750m 

25% off total bill (max $10 discount) 

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Berry 

Hedgehogs Coffee Shop (6 min walk) 400m  

20% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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The Garden Berry (7 min walk) 500m 

Buy 1 get 1 main course (max $40 value) 

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Wollongong 

Lower East Deli (6 min walk) 400m 

25% off total bill (max $20 discount) 

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Little Vietnam (7 min walk) 450m 

20% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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Cold Rock Ice Creamery (8 min walk) 550m 

Buy 1 get 1: ice cream or $10 discount on $60 spend 

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Sydney Olympic Park 

P'Nut Asian Kitchen (4 min walk) 300m 

20% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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Cold Rock Ice Creamery (4 min walk) 300m 

Buy 1 get 1: ice cream or $10 discount on $60 spend 

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ICC P1 and P2 

Planar Restaurant (1-3 min walk) 100-300m 

25% off total bill (max $45 discount) 

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Harajuku Gyoza (3-6 min walk) 230-400m 

25% off total bill (max $50 discount) 

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Braza Churrascaria (6-8 min walk) 450-550m 

25% off total bill (max $50 discount) 

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Gelatissimo (6-11 min walk) 400-700m 

Buy 1 get 1: 1,2 or 3 scoop ice cream 

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Andersen’s of Denmark Ice Cream (1-2 min walk) 60-160m 

Buy 1 get 1 menu item 

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Pancakes on the Rocks (5-8 min walk) 350-600m 

Buy 1 get 1: main course or 20% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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Baia The Italian (10-11min walk) 750-850m  

25% off total bill (max $35 discount) 

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Blackbird Cafe (10-11min walk) 750-850m  

25% off total bill (max $45 discount) 

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Pumphouse Sydney (5-8 min walk) 350-550m 

25% off total bill (max $40 discount) 

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Cafe del Mar (11-12 min walk) 800-850m 

25% off total bill (max $50 discount) 

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Helm Bistro (12-13 min walk) 900-1000m 

Buy 1 get 1 main course (max $30 value) 

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Wallsend 

Cheesecake Shop (1 min walk) 100m  

25% off total bill (max $10 discount) 

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Tamworth 

Cold Rock Ice Creamery (4 min walk) 300m 

Buy 1 get 1: ice cream or $10 discount on $60 spend 

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Grafton 

Burrito Bar (12 min walk) 900m  

25% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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Ballina 

Burrito Bar (1 min walk) 84m 

25% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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Byron Bay Library 

Finn Poke (4 min walk) 350m 

25% off total bill (max $50 discount) 

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Australian Capital Territory

The ACT also provides NRMA members with a variety of benefits conveniently located near EV charging stations, with Gungahlin the hands down winner in terms of choice. 

There, the Chargefox station offers 80kW charging, and members can take advantage of several nearby dining options. It's just a short 2-minute walk to Pizza Hut, where members can enjoy a 10% cashback on meals.  

For those in the mood for Asian cuisine, Jasmine House is just a 2-minute walk away and offers a 25% discount on your total bill, up to $30.  

For a sweet treat, Gelatissimo is a 3-minute walk from the charging station, where members can indulge in a "buy one, get one" deal on one, two, or three scoops of ice cream. Alternatively, for a more substantial meal, Siren Bar is just a 3-minute walk away and provides a generous 25% discount on your total bill, up to $40. 

In Fyshwick, although the Chargefox station provides a slower 25kW charging service, members can take a longer 23-minute walk to Coffee House. Here, members get a 25% discount of up to $25 on the total bill, making it a great place to unwind while the EV charges. 

EV Charger Location*^

Venue**

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Directions 

Gungahlin 

Cheesecake Shop (5 min walk) 400m 

25% off total bill (max $10 discount) 

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Pizza Hut (2 min walk) 120m 

10% cashback 

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Jasmine House (2 min walk) 120m 

25% off total bill (max $30 discount) 

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Siren Bar (3 min walk) 240m 

25% off total bill (max $40 discount) 

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Sushi Hub (4 min walk) 280m 

Buy 1 get 1: sushi roll 

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Gelatissimo (3 min walk) 210m 

Buy 1 get 1: 1,2 or 3 scoop ice cream 

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Little Siam (5 min walk) 300m 

25% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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Wokitup! (6 min walk) 400m 

Buy 1 get 1: rice box, soup or noodle box 

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Nene Chicken (10 min walk) 700m 

Buy 1 get 1: chicken wrap/6 wingettes/chicken burger 

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Fyshwick 

Coffee House (23 min walk) 1.6km 

25% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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Victoria

In Victoria, NRMA members can also enjoy a variety of benefits near key EV charging locations. 

In the heart of Melbourne, NRMA members can enjoy several benefits while charging their EVs at conveniently located charging stations.  

At the Chargefox station near Airport West, members can leave EVs to charge at 50-350kW and take a 6-minute walk to Nene Chicken, where you’ll receive a "buy one, get one" offer on a chicken wrap, burger, or 6 wingettes. 

In Melbourne's vibrant Brunswick neighbourhood, members can enjoy a great deal while charging their EVs at the Chargefox station in the Edward St Car Park. While the EV is powering up, take a 5-minute walk to Lord of the Fries, where members can take advantage of a "buy one, get one" offer on a big burger, hot dog, or regular fries. 

For those in southeast Melbourne, the Chargefox station in Chadstone offers charging at 150kW. During the charging session, you can explore a variety of nearby dining options. A 10-minute walk will take you to Nene Chicken, where members can enjoy a "buy one, get one" deal on a chicken wrap, 6 wingettes, or a chicken burger. If you prefer something different, New Shanghai is just an 11-minute walk away, offering 25% off your total bill, up to $25. 

Heading out west? The Chargefox station in Horsham is equipped with a 350kW charger. While the EV powers up, members can stroll for 4 minutes to Chicken Chef and receive 25% off the total bill, with a maximum discount of $25.  

Similarly, in Ararat, the NRMA station with a 150kW charger is just a 3-minute walk from Sicilians Bar & Restaurant, where members can enjoy a 20% discount on their meal, up to $25. In Ballarat, members can take advantage of multiple dining discounts, including 25% off at Irish Murphys and The Pancake Kitchen, both conveniently located near fast chargers. 

Note, all of the charging locations in Victoria are managed by Chargefox. Only the ultra-rapid chargers attract a 10% discount through the Chargefox app; you can see which ones are included here. 

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Benefit***

Directions 

Brunswick 

Lord of the Fries (5 min walk) 300m 

Buy 1 get 1: big burger, hot dog or regular fries 

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Cranbourne 

Sushi Hub (3 min walk) 180m 

Buy 1 get 1: sushi roll 

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Cheesecake Shop (8 min walk) 600m 

25% off total bill (max $10 discount) 

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Cold Rock Ice Creamery (10 min walk) 700m 

Buy 1 get 1: ice cream or $10 discount on $60 spend 

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Frankston 

TGI Fridays (11 min walk) 750m 

25% off total bill (max $30 discount) 

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Baskin-Robbins (11 min walk) 800m 

Buy 1 get 1: 1 scoop waffle cone 

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Taggarts Cafe & Bar (11 min walk) 700m 

20% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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Iron River Bar & Grill (13 min walk) 950m 

25% off total bill (up to $25 discount) 

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Chadstone 

New Shanghai (11 min walk) 750m 

25% off total bill (up to $25 discount) 

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TGI Fridays (11 min walk) 750m 

25% off total bill (max $30 discount) 

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Nene Chicken(10 min walk) 700m 

Buy 1 get 1: chicken wrap/6 wingettes/chicken burger 

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Chilli Indian (10 min walk) 700m 

25% off total bill (max $30 discount) 

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Bubble Cup (9 min walk) 600m 

Buy 1 get 1: large bubble cup 

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Box Hill 

Nene Chicken (1 min walk) 7m 

Buy 1 get 1: chicken wrap/6 wingettes/chicken burger 

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Heidelberg 

Scintilla Cafe (8 min walk) 550m 

25% off total bill (up to $25 discount) 

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Zein's Cafe (9 min walk) 600m 

25% off total bill (up to $20 discount) 

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The Pepper Tree (11 min walk) 800m 

25% off total bill (up to $30 discount) 

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Hawthorn 

D'Tandoor Restaurant (5 min walk) 300m 

25% off total bill (up to $25 discount) 

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Zen Japanese Restaurant (7 min walk) 450m 

25% off total bill (up to $30 discount) 

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Nene Chicken (2 min walk) 120m 

Buy 1 get 1: chicken wrap/6 wingettes/chicken burger 

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Sushi Hub (2 min walk) 160m 

Buy 1 get 1: sushi roll 

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Osteria 20 (8 min walk) 500m 

25% off total bill (up to $50 discount) 

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Cones Icecream & Gelato (9 min walk) 650m 

Buy 1 get 1: small gelato waffle cone 

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Fatboy Thai Kitchen (9 min walk) 600 

25% off total bill (max $20 discount) 

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Murray Bridge 

Steamers Cafe (4 min walk) 350m 

25% off total bill (up to $25 discount) 

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Horsham 

Chicken Chef  (4 min walk) 350m 

25% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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Ararat 

Sicilians Bar & Restaurant (3 min walk) 250m  

20% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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Ballarat Central 

Irish Murphys (5 min walk) 300m 

25% off total bill (max $40 discount) 

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Taco Bill (6 min walk) 400m 

25% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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The Pancake Kitchen (4 min walk) 300m 

25% off total bill (max $35 discount) 

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Cold Rock Ice Creamery (3 min walk) 250m 

Buy 1 get 1: ice cream or $10 discount on $60 spend 

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NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park 

Member discount plus 2 EV chargers (7kw) 

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Airport West 

Nene Chicken (6 min walk) 400m 

Buy 1 get 1: chicken wrap/6 wingettes/chicken burger 

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Sushi Hub (6 min walk) 400m 

Buy 1 get 1: sushi roll 

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Mildura 

Banjo's Bakery Cafe (8 min walk) 500m 

Buy 1 get 1: filled sandwich or pita 

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NRMA Mildura Riverside Holiday Park 

Member discount plus 3 EV chargers (7kwh) 

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Wagga Wagga 

Gelatissimo (11 min walk) 800m 

Buy 1 get 1: 1,2 or 3 scoop ice cream 

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Sushi Hub (16 min walk) 1200m 

Buy 1 get 1: sushi roll 

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Cheesecake Shop (17 min walk) 1300m 

25% off total bill (max $10 discount) 

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Queensland

NRMA members travelling in Queensland don’t miss out either, with several enticing offers near EV chargers. 

If you're near QUT Gardens Point, a 9-minute walk from the 50kW Chargefox station will bring you to Double Maker Coffee, where you can enjoy a "buy one, get one" coffee or a 10% discount on your total bill. 

Another option in Brisbane is the Chargefox station in Morningside, offering 50kW charging. Here, a 12-minute walk will lead you to Flame Cafe & Kebab, where members can enjoy a "buy one, get one" coffee or a 25% discount on the total bill, up to $10. 

Going to the Goldie? At the 75kW charger in Miami, you can indulge in a meal at Hide N Seek Espresso with a 25% discount, just a 2.2km drive from the charging station. 

In Mermaid Waters, the Chargefox station offers 150kW charging. A short 3-minute walk will take you to Goldsteins Bakery, where you can enjoy a "buy one, get one" deal on a pie or coffee, making it a perfect stop for a quick snack. 

Meanwhile, in Capalaba, members can enjoy a sweet treat with a "buy one, get one" offer at Bennie Adam Icecream, located just steps away from a 120kW charger. 

As with Victoria, all of the charging locations listed in Queensland are managed by Chargefox. See which ultra-rapid chargers offer a 10% discount for members through the Chargefox app here. 

Below is a non-exhaustive list with links to chargers, venues and directions. 

EV Charger Location*^

Venue** 

Benefit***

Directions 

Miami 

Hide N Seek Espresso (6 min drive) 2.2km 

25% off total bill (max $30 discount) 

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Mermaid Waters 

Goldsteins Bakery (3 min walk) 220m 

Buy 1 get 1 pie or coffee 

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Bundall 

Palette Restaurant (1 min) 80m 

25% off total bill (max $50 discount) 

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Carrara 

Restaurant Mozzafiato (5 min drive) 2.7km 

25% off total bill (max $50 discount) 

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Helensvale 

Goldsteins Bakery (8 min walk) 500m 

Buy 1 get 1 pie or coffee 

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Helensvale Tavern (7 min walk) 450m 

Buy 1 get 1: main course (max $40 discount) 

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Capalaba 

Bennie Adam Icecream (1 min walk) 32m 

Buy 1 get 1 bubble tea or single scoop icecream 

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Cheesecake Shop (1 min walk) 50m 

25% off total bill (max $10 discount) 

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QUT Gardens Point 

Double Maker Coffee (9 min walk) 650m 

Buy 1 get 1 coffee or 10% off total bill (max $25) 

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Morningside 

Flame Cafe & Kebab (12 min walk) 850m 

Buy 1 get 1 coffee or 25% off total bill (max $10) 

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Blue Sugar Cafe (13 min walk) 900m 

25% off total bill (max $20 discount) 

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Carseldine 

5 Boroughs (2 min walk) 100m 

25% off total bill (max $30 discount) 

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Burrito Bar (1 min walk) 100m 

25% off total bill (max $25 discount) 

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We hope this has helped you find more discounts when driving your EV around the east coast of Australia! If you come across any other great places to eat with discounts near EV chargers – let us know via social media by tagging #MyNRMA.

* Ultra-rapid chargers on the Chargefox app are eligible for a 10% discount for My NRMA members. Read here for more details.

^ Discounts when using NRMA's network of EV chargers are available via the My NRMA app. Read here for more information.

** Venues offering discounts are current at time of publishing and subject to change. See My NRMA benefits for a full list of current offers.

*** Benefits listed include Frequent Value and Bonus single-use offers. For full terms and conditions see here.

This article was updated on September 9, 2024, to link to an MIT study that shows EV chargers help boost local economies.