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Bali Family EV Road Trip Loop: Ubud → Seminyak → Uluwatu Guide 2026

A 5-day electric family adventure through Bali's rice terraces, beaches, and cliff temples with zero charging anxiety

Bali's compact size (only 140km tip to tip) makes it the perfect EV road trip destination for families. This loop takes you from the airport through Seminyak's family-friendly beaches, up to Ubud's magical rice terraces and monkey forest, down to Sanur's calm waters, and around to Uluwatu's dramatic cliff temples. Every leg is under two hours of driving, and Go-Ion's charging network covers all the main towns.

137
Total km
5h
Driving time
2+
Charging stops
5
Days
Route:Seminyak → Denpasar → Ubud → Sanur → Nusa Dua → Uluwatu
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Route Map

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Highway Conditions

Bali's main roads from Ngurah Rai bypass to Ubud are well-paved. The Uluwatu peninsula roads are winding but scenic. Traffic in Seminyak and Canggu is notoriously heavy — budget 2x Google Maps time, especially between 16:00-20:00.

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Charging Tips for This Route

Rent from Go-Ion Bali (BYD Dolphin from IDR 600k/day, includes a Go-Ion charging card). Download the Go-Ion app for live charger map. Key charging locations: Beachwalk Mall Seminyak (60kW), Trans Studio Mall Denpasar (90kW), Bali Collection Nusa Dua (90kW). Most luxury hotels offer wall outlet charging — bring your Type 2 cable. Total charging cost for the whole trip: ~IDR 200,000 (~$13 USD).

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Highlights

  • Ubud Monkey Forest — hundreds of monkeys, kids aged 4+ love it (keep bags and sunglasses secure)
  • Tegalalang Rice Terraces — the iconic Bali scene, easy walking paths for little legs
  • Bali Safari & Marine Park — half-day adventure with elephant shows and water park
  • Waterbom Bali — Asia's #1 water park, purpose-built for families
  • Uluwatu Temple Kecak Dance — sunset fire dance on a clifftop (prepare younger kids for the fire)

👑 Luxury Highlights

  • Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak — beachfront luxury with kids' club and EV charging
  • Mandapa Ritz-Carlton Reserve Ubud — rainforest luxury with a dedicated kids' program
  • The St. Regis Bali Nusa Dua — butler-served beachfront villas with EV park

📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival → Seminyak (12 km)

Arrive at Ngurah Rai Airport and pick up your rental EV (Go-Ion delivers to the airport). Quick 12km drive to Seminyak. Settle into your hotel, charge overnight. Evening: Sunset at Double Six Beach with the kids, dinner at a beachfront warung.

12km~0kWh

Charging Stops

  • 🔌Go-Ion Beachwalk Mall (60kW — top-up while exploring)
  • 🔌Hotel overnight AC charging (bring Type 2 cable)

Family Fun Stops

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Double Six Beach (gentle waves, beach playground swings)
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Finns Recreation Club (bowling, trampolines, kids' club)
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Seminyak Village (air-conditioned shopping with kids' play area)
Dinner at Merah Putih for Indonesian cuisine in a stunning garden setting — kids' menu available and the open layout means they won't feel cooped up.
2

Seminyak → Ubud (35 km)

Drive through Denpasar (stop at Trans Studio Mall to charge if needed) up to the cultural heart of Bali. The road winds through rice paddies and villages. Afternoon: Ubud Monkey Forest and Tegalalang Rice Terraces. The kids will never forget feeding monkeys (from a safe distance).

35km~1kWh

Charging Stops

  • 🔌Go-Ion Trans Studio Mall Denpasar (90kW — mid-way charge while grabbing lunch)

Family Fun Stops

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Ubud Monkey Forest (hundreds of monkeys, enter before 15:00 when they're most active)
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Tegalalang Rice Terraces (easy flat walking path, baby carrier recommended for toddlers)
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Ubud Art Market (kids love the wooden frog noisemakers and batik sarongs)
Lunch at the rice terrace cafes facing Tegalalang — the kids' banana pancakes are legendary. Dinner at Melting Wok Warung for affordable Balinese home cooking.
3

Ubud → Sanur (30 km)

Morning exploring Ubud: visit the Ubud Palace and the Campuhan Ridge Walk. Midday drive south to Sanur, a calm beach town with shallow waters perfect for young kids. Afternoon: Bali Safari & Marine Park — a half-day adventure the whole family will love.

30km~1kWh

Charging Stops

  • 🔌Go-Ion Ubud Palace area (slow top-up while exploring)
  • 🔌Go-Ion Sanur Beach area (60kW — charge while at the beach)

Family Fun Stops

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Bali Safari & Marine Park (elephant shows, water park, animal encounters)
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Sanur Beach (calm, shallow water — perfect for toddlers learning to swim)
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Ubud Palace morning dance performance (kids love the costumed Legong dancers)
Dinner at Sanur's Pregina Warung for fresh seafood and an authentic Balinese atmosphere the kids will enjoy.
4

Sanur → Uluwatu (40 km)

Drive south through Nusa Dua (charge at Bali Collection) to the dramatic Bukit Peninsula. Uluwatu offers clifftop temples, hidden white-sand beaches, and the famous Kecak fire dance at sunset. Afternoon: Pandawa Beach cave entrance and GWK Cultural Park.

40km~1kWh

Charging Stops

  • 🔌Go-Ion Bali Collection Nusa Dua (90kW — charge while lunching)
  • 🔌Go-Ion Uluwatu hotel overnight AC charge

Family Fun Stops

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Uluwatu Temple (clifftop walk, watch the Kecak fire dance at sunset)
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Pandawa Beach (white sand beach accessed through a dramatic cave tunnel)
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦GWK Cultural Park (massive Garuda statue, cultural performances, open grassy space for running)
Sunset cocktails/smoothies at Single Fin Uluwatu — the kids get mocktails, you get the view. Dinner at nearby Bukit Cafe for healthy bowls and wood-fired pizza.
5

Uluwatu → Airport via Waterbom (20 km)

Morning at the hotel pool. Late morning: drive back toward Ngurah Rai Airport with a crucial final stop at Waterbom Bali — Asia's #1 water park (conveniently located on the airport road). Spend 3-4 hours there, then return the EV and fly home. This is the perfect last-day activity because it wears out the kids before a long flight.

20km~1kWh

Charging Stops

  • 🔌Go-Ion Ciputra World (90kW — final charge before returning the EV)

Family Fun Stops

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Waterbom Bali (Asia's best water park with slides for all ages — 5 minutes from the airport)
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Jimbaran Bay (seafood lunch on the beach, an easy detour on the way)
Lunch at Waterbom's restaurants (pizza, burgers, noodles — picky-eater friendly). Or stop at Jimbaran Bay for a bucket-of-seafood beach lunch to close the trip in style.

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