Portland to Boise EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Portland to Boise — approximately 426 miles via I-84. 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: 426 mi (685 km)
- Elevation gain: 3,281 ft
- Highways: I-84
- Chargers to know: Hood River Supercharger, Pendleton Supercharger, Baker City Supercharger
- In winter: Cabbage Hill ice, Blue Mountains snow, I-84 closures
- In summer: wildfire smoke, extreme 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 | 275 mi · 1 stop | 201 mi · 2 stops | 149 mi · 3 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 296 mi · 1 stop | 215 mi · 2 stops | 159 mi · 3 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 284 mi · 1 stop | 213 mi · 2 stops | 160 mi · 3 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 291 mi · 1 stop | 219 mi · 2 stops | 164 mi · 3 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 236 mi · 2 stops | 175 mi · 3 stops | 130 mi · 4 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 219 mi · 2 stops | 152 mi · 3 stops | 110 mi · 4 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 257 mi · 2 stops | 191 mi · 2 stops | 143 mi · 3 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 275 mi · 1 stop | 202 mi · 2 stops | 150 mi · 3 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Hood River Supercharger, Pendleton Supercharger, Baker City Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-84. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Portland to Boise
Winter on this corridor includes Cabbage Hill ice, Blue Mountains snow, I-84 closures. 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, extreme heat. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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