Portland to Seattle EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Portland to Seattle — approximately 174 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: 174 mi (280 km)
- Elevation gain: 656 ft
- Highways: I-5
- Chargers to know: Centralia Supercharger, Tumwater Supercharger
- In winter: freezing rain, I-5 ice storms, pacific atmospheric rivers
- In summer: wildfire smoke during fire season
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 | 307 mi · no stops | 225 mi · no stops | 167 mi · 1 stop |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 330 mi · no stops | 240 mi · no stops | 178 mi · no stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 317 mi · no stops | 238 mi · no stops | 179 mi · no stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 325 mi · no stops | 244 mi · no stops | 183 mi · no stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 263 mi · no stops | 195 mi · no stops | 145 mi · 1 stop |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 245 mi · no stops | 170 mi · 1 stop | 123 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 287 mi · no stops | 213 mi · no stops | 159 mi · 1 stop |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 307 mi · no stops | 225 mi · no stops | 167 mi · 1 stop |
Notable chargers on this route
Centralia Supercharger, Tumwater 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 Portland to Seattle
Winter on this corridor includes freezing rain, I-5 ice storms, pacific atmospheric rivers. 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 during fire season. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
Nearby EV routes
- Seattle to Vancouver
- San Francisco to Portland
- Portland to Boise
- Seattle to Yellowstone
- Portland to Eugene
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