San Francisco to Portland EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on San Francisco to Portland — approximately 631 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: 631 mi (1015 km)
- Elevation gain: 3,937 ft
- Highways: I-5
- Chargers to know: Mt Shasta Supercharger, Yreka Supercharger, Grants Pass Supercharger
- In winter: Siskiyou Pass snow, chain control, Mt Shasta freezing rain
- In summer: wildfire smoke, I-5 fire closures
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 | 299 mi · 2 stops | 219 mi · 3 stops | 162 mi · 4 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 321 mi · 2 stops | 234 mi · 3 stops | 173 mi · 4 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 309 mi · 2 stops | 232 mi · 3 stops | 174 mi · 4 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 316 mi · 2 stops | 238 mi · 3 stops | 179 mi · 4 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 257 mi · 3 stops | 190 mi · 4 stops | 141 mi · 5 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 238 mi · 3 stops | 166 mi · 4 stops | 120 mi · 6 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 280 mi · 2 stops | 208 mi · 3 stops | 155 mi · 5 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 299 mi · 2 stops | 219 mi · 3 stops | 163 mi · 4 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Mt Shasta Supercharger, Yreka Supercharger, Grants Pass 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 San Francisco to Portland
Winter on this corridor includes Siskiyou Pass snow, chain control, Mt Shasta freezing rain. 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. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
Nearby EV routes
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- Seattle to Vancouver
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