Top 10 Energy Drinks

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Reviewed by Louisa Giampaolo, Dietitian, on 9 June 2026

Best Energy Drinks in Australia

Looking for the best energy drink? This is our top 10 - a curated shortlist of the most popular, best-reviewed performance energy drinks we stock, mostly sugar-free, pairing caffeine with performance and focus ingredients. Below is what is in our top 10 right now.

How We Rank Our Top 10

  • Caffeine and energy ingredients - the right lift, clearly labelled.
  • Sugar content - we favour sugar-free and low-sugar formulas.
  • Added extras - aminos, electrolytes or focus ingredients.
  • Taste, reviews and value.

Our Top 10 Energy Drinks

1. OxyShred Ultra Energy RTD - EHP Labs

EHP Labs' OxyShred Ultra Energy is a sugar-free energy drink built around the popular OxyShred formula, pairing caffeine with added ingredients for energy and focus in a refreshing can.

2. Amino Energy + Electrolyte Sparkling - Optimum Nutrition

ON's Amino Energy Sparkling combines amino acids, a moderate caffeine hit and electrolytes in a light, sparkling can - a smooth pick for energy, focus and hydration.

3. Total War RTD - Redcon1

Redcon1's Total War RTD brings the punch of its best-selling pre-workout into a ready-to-drink can, with strong caffeine and performance ingredients for serious training energy.

4. Kamikaze RTD - Athletic Sport

Athletic Sport's Kamikaze RTD is a high-energy performance drink with big flavours and a strong caffeine hit, a favourite among Aussie trainers.

5. Pre Shred RTD - Emrald Labs

Emrald Labs' Pre Shred RTD is a sugar-free energy and performance drink - a convenient grab-and-go option for training energy and focus.

6. Ghost Energy RTD - Ghost

Ghost's Energy RTD is a sugar-free performance energy drink famous for its authentic flavour collaborations, pairing caffeine and focus ingredients with a great taste.

7. BUM Energy - RAW

RAW's BUM Energy is a performance energy drink with a strong following, delivering caffeine and focus ingredients in bold flavours.

8. Per4m RTD - Nexus

Nexus Per4m RTD brings the Per4m formula to a can - a performance energy drink for training energy and focus on the go.

9. Super Energy RTD - Elite Supplements

The Elite Supplements Super Energy RTD is a no-fuss performance energy drink offering caffeine and focus in a convenient can at great value.

10. C4 Original Carbonated - Cellucor

Cellucor's C4 Original is one of the world's most recognised energy and performance drinks, pairing caffeine and performance ingredients in a carbonated can.

How to Choose the Best Energy Drink

Start with the caffeine - a stronger can for a pre-training hit, or a milder one for an all-day sipper. Most here are sugar-free. Keep your total daily caffeine around 400mg or less (FSANZ) and avoid them late in the day. Our certified nutritionists can help.

Why Shop with Elite Supps

  • Every member of our team, online and in all our stores, is a certified nutritionist, so expert advice is always free.
  • A curated pick of Australia's best performance energy drinks.
  • More than 140 stores nationwide, plus fast online delivery and same-day dispatch.
  • Family-owned, with competitive prices and regular deals.
  • Flat-rate shipping Australia-wide, and free delivery on orders over $150.
  • A 30-day money-back guarantee on your order.

Explore More

Browse all energy drinks, energy gels and energy gummies. Our certified nutritionists can help.

FAQ

What is the best energy drink?

It depends on how much caffeine you want and whether you prefer sugar-free. Our top 10 highlights the best-reviewed performance cans across those needs.

Which energy drink has the most caffeine?

It varies by product - check the label, which states the caffeine per can. Keep your total from all sources around 400mg a day or less.

Are sugar-free energy drinks better?

If you are watching sugar and calories, yes - most performance energy drinks are sugar-free, unlike many supermarket cans.

How many energy drinks a day is safe?

Keep total caffeine from all sources around 400mg a day or less. For most cans that means one to two, but check the caffeine on the label.

Where can I buy the best energy drinks in Australia?

Right here at Elite Supplements. Our certified nutritionists can help. Shop online or visit any of our 140+ stores.