Toronto to Ottawa EV Road Trip

Prepare for an EV trip on Toronto to Ottawa — approximately 280 miles via ON Hwy 401, ON Hwy 416. 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: 280 mi (450 km)
Elevation gain: 328 ft
Highways: ON Hwy 401, ON Hwy 416
Chargers to know: Kingston Supercharger, Belleville Supercharger
In winter: snow squalls, whiteout, extreme cold
In summer: thunderstorms

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.

Toronto to Ottawa, 280 mi: full charge, steady 65 mph, no headwind. Terrain included: 100 m of cumulative climb, with descent approximated from the endpoint elevations; intermediate passes are not resolved. These are reference scenarios, not today’s forecast.
EV Model	Mild (70°F / 21°C)	Cold (20°F / -7°C)	Arctic (-10°F / -23°C)
Tesla Model Y Long Range	310 mi · no stops	227 mi · 1 stop	168 mi · 2 stops
Tesla Model 3 Long Range	333 mi · no stops	242 mi · 1 stop	179 mi · 1 stop
Ford F-150 Lightning ER	320 mi · no stops	240 mi · 1 stop	181 mi · 1 stop
Rivian R1T Large Pack	328 mi · no stops	246 mi · 1 stop	185 mi · 1 stop
Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD	266 mi · 1 stop	197 mi · 1 stop	147 mi · 2 stops
Chevy Bolt EUV	247 mi · 1 stop	172 mi · 2 stops	124 mi · 2 stops
Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD	290 mi · no stops	215 mi · 1 stop	161 mi · 2 stops
Kia EV6 Long Range	310 mi · no stops	227 mi · 1 stop	169 mi · 2 stops

Notable chargers on this route

Kingston Supercharger, Belleville Supercharger are charging locations to consider along ON Hwy 401, ON Hwy 416. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.

Winter hazards on Toronto to Ottawa

Winter on this corridor includes snow squalls, whiteout, extreme cold. 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 thunderstorms. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.

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