Portland to Bend EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Portland to Bend — approximately 162 miles via US-26, US-97. 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: 162 mi (260 km)
- Elevation gain: 3,609 ft
- Highways: US-26, US-97
- Chargers to know: Government Camp Supercharger, Madras Supercharger, Bend Supercharger
- In winter: Mt Hood snow, chain control, black ice
- In summer: wildfire smoke, canyon 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 | 267 mi · no stops | 195 mi · no stops | 145 mi · 1 stop |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 286 mi · no stops | 209 mi · no stops | 154 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 275 mi · no stops | 207 mi · no stops | 155 mi · 1 stop |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 282 mi · no stops | 212 mi · no stops | 159 mi · 1 stop |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 229 mi · no stops | 169 mi · no stops | 126 mi · 1 stop |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 212 mi · no stops | 148 mi · 1 stop | 107 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 249 mi · no stops | 185 mi · no stops | 138 mi · 1 stop |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 267 mi · no stops | 195 mi · no stops | 145 mi · 1 stop |
Notable chargers on this route
Government Camp Supercharger, Madras Supercharger, Bend Supercharger are charging locations to consider along US-26, US-97. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Portland to Bend
Winter on this corridor includes Mt Hood snow, chain control, black ice. 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, canyon heat. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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