Los Angeles to Seattle EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Los Angeles to Seattle — approximately 1137 miles via I-5. This guide introduces seasonal conditions and range estimates. Continue to the planner to check weather for your date, compare departures and plan charging stops.
Quick answer
- Distance: 1137 mi (1830 km)
- Elevation gain: 4,921 ft
- Highways: I-5
- Chargers to know: Buttonwillow Supercharger, Mt Shasta Supercharger, Eugene Supercharger
- In winter: Siskiyou Pass snow, Grapevine snow, chain control
- In summer: wildfire smoke, I-5 fire closures, Central Valley heat
Estimated range & charging stops by EV
Compare estimates for the available vehicles in mild, cold and arctic scenarios. These examples illustrate the effect of cold; they are not today's forecast or a measurement of your battery's range.
| EV Model | Mild (70°F / 21°C) | Cold (20°F / -7°C) | Arctic (-10°F / -23°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 298 mi · 4 stops | 218 mi · 6 stops | 162 mi · 8 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 320 mi · 4 stops | 233 mi · 6 stops | 172 mi · 8 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 307 mi · 4 stops | 231 mi · 6 stops | 174 mi · 8 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 315 mi · 4 stops | 237 mi · 6 stops | 178 mi · 7 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 256 mi · 5 stops | 189 mi · 7 stops | 141 mi · 10 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 237 mi · 5 stops | 165 mi · 8 stops | 119 mi · 11 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 279 mi · 5 stops | 207 mi · 6 stops | 155 mi · 9 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 298 mi · 4 stops | 218 mi · 6 stops | 162 mi · 8 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Buttonwillow Supercharger, Mt Shasta Supercharger, Eugene Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-5. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Los Angeles to Seattle
Winter on this corridor includes Siskiyou Pass snow, Grapevine snow, chain control. Compare forecasts around your planned departure, then save the trip to follow changes in Live Mode. A higher score indicates lower forecast risk.
Summer conditions
In summer, plan for wildfire smoke, I-5 fire closures, Central Valley heat. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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