Electric car rental in Candidasa starts at $29 per day for a Wuling Air EV, delivered to your villa or beachfront hotel on Bali’s relaxed east coast. Bali Electric Car runs an all-electric fleet of city cars, SUVs and chauffeured MPVs, arranged in one WhatsApp conversation at +62 811-2859-0000. Rates are current as of August 2026 — confirm your final quote on WhatsApp before you book.
Candidasa is the unhurried base for East Bali: snorkelling coves, the walled Bali Aga village of Tenganan and the royal water palaces of Karangasem, all without the southern crowds. At roughly 60–65 km from the airport it is a genuine road trip, yet a forgiving one for an electric car — well within a single charge for every model we rent, with confirmed public stations in Klungkung and Karangasem regencies along the corridor. Here are the honest numbers and the right way to plan it.
How far is Candidasa from the airport?
Candidasa lies roughly 60–65 km from Ngurah Rai Airport, a drive of around 90–130 minutes along the east-coast road through Klungkung. The route is toll-free and mostly flat, following the coastal bypass past Goa Lawah before the final stretch through Manggis. Traffic thins noticeably once you clear Sanur.
| Route from Ngurah Rai Airport | Distance | Typical time | EV note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidasa | 60–65 km | 90–130 min | Confirmed public stations in Klungkung and Karangasem regencies along the corridor |
| Sanur | 14–15 km | 20–45 min | Confirmed charging point; the natural first stop leaving the south |
| Sidemen | 45–50 km | 75–115 min | Inland neighbour with no named charger — pair the two with a charged battery |
| Amed | 90–100 km | 150–210 min | Continuing north-east; plan range before you commit |
Southern peak hours run roughly 08.00–10.00 and 16.00–19.00, when journey times can stretch by 40–60 percent or more. Leave outside those windows and the east-coast run is a smooth, scenic drive.
Where can I charge an electric car near Candidasa?
Public charging on the east coast is confirmed at regency level: stations exist in Klungkung and Karangasem, though our sources do not pin down street-level locations, so treat them as a corridor safety net rather than a mapped itinerary. The reliable strategy is simple — leave the southern belt with a high battery, and the 120–130 km round trip stays comfortable for every model in the fleet.
Bali had 230 public charging units across 164 locations by the end of 2025, and charging is inexpensive: the fast-charging service fee is Rp933.22 per kWh (capped at Rp25,000 per session), ultra-fast is Rp1,133.22 per kWh (capped at Rp57,000 per session), and electricity is capped at Rp2,467 per kWh. Handover follows standard Bali practice — the car arrives with a high battery and comes back with a reasonable charge, not strictly full-to-full.
For day trips out of Candidasa, the same logic scales. Tirta Gangga, Tenganan and the Padang Bai coves all sit within short hops of your base, so a single healthy charge covers a full sightseeing day with room to spare. If you plan to push on towards Amed or loop inland through Sidemen, message us on WhatsApp for a quick route check — we will tell you honestly whether your chosen model needs a mid-route top-up or not.
Which EV should I choose for Candidasa?
Every model covers the distance; choose on comfort and seats. Rates below are per day, as of August 2026.
- Wuling Air EV Long Range — $33 self-drive. Real-world Air EV range of roughly 200–300 km depending on variant makes the east coast easy for couples.
- Chery Omoda E5 — $75 self-drive. A refined SUV for the coastal cruise, with reserve for day trips to the water palaces.
- MG ZS EV — $61 self-drive. Practical, roomy and unfussed by village lanes.
- BYD M6 — $70 self-drive, six to seven seats for snorkelling crews and families.
- Wuling Darion — $113 per day with driver, if you would rather count temples than kilometres.
An English-speaking driver can be added to any self-drive model from $35 per day. Browse the full electric fleet or see the Chery Omoda E5 in detail.
Things to do around Candidasa by electric car
East Bali’s sights sit close together, which makes short silent hops in an EV the ideal way to explore — and parking is rarely a battle out here.
- Blue Lagoon and Bias Tugel beaches near Padang Bai for easy snorkelling.
- Tenganan, the walled Bali Aga village famous for double-ikat geringsing weaving.
- Goa Lawah, the bat-cave temple on the coastal road — an effortless stop on the drive in.
- Taman Ujung and Tirta Gangga, the royal water palaces of Karangasem.
- Virgin Beach (Pasir Putih), the white-sand cove north of town.
- Padang Bai harbour for fast boats to the Gili Islands and Lombok.
Candidasa electric car rental questions
Is the drive from the airport to Candidasa hard in an EV?
No — it is one of the easier long routes in Bali. The road is mostly flat and coastal, the distance of 60–65 km sits well within a single charge for every model, and confirmed stations in Klungkung and Karangasem back up the corridor if you want a top-up.
Can I continue from Candidasa to Amed in an EV?
Yes. Amed is roughly another hour or so up the coast road through Amlapura, and public charging is confirmed on the Karangasem side. Set off with a healthy battery, as our research found no named charger in Amed village itself — plan to arrive with a reserve.
Is delivery to Candidasa free?
Free delivery covers the Kuta–Seminyak–Airport corridor; for Candidasa we quote a delivery fee upfront on WhatsApp. Many guests collect the car in the south instead and enjoy the east-coast drive as the first chapter of the holiday.
Book your Candidasa electric car in one message
Send your dates, your Candidasa accommodation and preferred model to WhatsApp +62 811-2859-0000 or email sales@balipremiumtrip.com. You will receive a clear all-in quote — rental, delivery and any driver add-on — usually within minutes during business hours, at rates current as of August 2026.
Exploring more of the east? Read our guides to electric car rental for Amed and electric car rental in Sidemen, explore self-drive and chauffeur services, or check the FAQ for licence, insurance and charging questions.