Road trips
Calgary to Edmonton EV charging stops and winter range
In January, 53 of 53 EVs make the 300 km drive; 52 need one stop or fewer.
- distance
- 300 km
- make it in January
- 53 of 53
- make it at −20 °C
- 53 of 53
- January average
- −10 °C
- fast-charging hubs
- 18
The Queen Elizabeth II Highway is Alberta's main artery, a divided 300 km run between its two largest cities with Red Deer at the midpoint. Summer trips are usually non-stop; in a cold snap, high highway speeds and heater load can push many EVs into a Red Deer stop.
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Which EVs make it
52 of 53 comfortably, 1 tight, 0 not recommended.
Hyundai IONIQ 9 Essential RWD
539 km official range · NACS port · Superchargers: yes · Heat pump: yes
- Range in January
- 396 km
- at −10 °C, highway, full battery
- Longest stretch
- 89 km
- Lacombe to Leduc
- Charging stops
- None
- Direct drive
- Time
- 3:35
- Drive 3:35 + charging 0:00 = 3:35
- Charging cost
- $0
- Estimate · public DC only, not the charge at home
Comfortable. Every stretch between charges leaves about 20% or more of the usable range spare.
The road, stretch by stretch
Hyundai IONIQ 9 Essential RWD, Calgary to Edmonton: Comfortable, no stop needed. Longest stretch without a compatible fast charger: 89 km, Lacombe to Leduc. 18 compatible fast-charging hubs on the way.
- km 0 to 300: 300 km, tight
No charging stop needed: you arrive in Edmonton with about 24%.
The same trip in other months
Every EV on Calgary to Edmonton: July, January and −20 °C
Ranked by the January result. Temperatures are ECCC 1991–2020 monthly means averaged over Calgary (Airport), AB, Red Deer, AB, Edmonton (Airport), AB; the cold-snap column uses a flat −20 °C.
| EV | Plug | July | January | −20 °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai IONIQ 9 Essential RWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed |
| Polestar 3 Dual Motor | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed |
| Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed |
| BMW i4 eDrive40 | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| Hyundai IONIQ 6 Preferred RWD | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 Preferred Long Range | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| Nissan LEAF S+ | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV LT AWD | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| Tesla Cybertruck AWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV LT FWD | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| Cadillac Optiq Luxury RWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| Tesla Model Y RWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| Toyota C-HR SE FWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop |
| Ford F-150 Lightning Pro 4x4 SuperCrew | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Select | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Volvo EX90 Twin Plus Performance (7-seat) | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Lexus ES 350e Signature | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Lexus RZ 350e Signature | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Kia EV6 Land AWD GT-Line | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Audi Q4 e-tron 45 RWD | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Hyundai Kona Electric Preferred | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Toyota bZ Woodland AWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Honda Prologue EX-L AWD | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Subaru Trailseeker Touring | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Polestar 2 Single Motor | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Volvo EX30 Core | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Volvo EC40 Twin Core | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Toyota bZ XLE FWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Chevrolet Bolt LT | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Genesis GV60 Advanced AWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Subaru Uncharted FWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Kia EV6 Light RWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV LT (Standard Range) | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck (Standard Range) | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Plus | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Rivian R1T Dual Motor | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Volvo EX40 Core Twin Motor | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| VinFast VF 8 Eco | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Kia EV9 Light RWD | NACS | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Nissan LEAF S | NACS | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| GMC Sierra EV Elevation | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Kia Niro EV Wind | CCS1 | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Kia EV4 Light FWD | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Nissan Ariya SV FWD | CCS1 | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| MINI Countryman SE ALL4 Elementary | CCS1 | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Kia EV5 Light FWD | NACS | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Subaru Solterra Convenience | NACS | ComfortableNo stop needed | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Kia EV3 Light FWD | NACS | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop |
| Volkswagen ID.4 RWD 62 kWh | CCS1 | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable2 stops |
| MINI Cooper SE Classic | CCS1 | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable1 stop | Comfortable2 stops |
| Fiat 500e Base | CCS1 | Comfortable1 stop | Tight3 stops | Tight3 stops |
Longest gaps between compatible fast chargers
Which chargers count depends on the plug and on Supercharger access, so the same road has four different gap maps. The three longest stretches for each group:
| Rank | Tesla | NACS-port (non-Tesla) | CCS1 with Supercharger access | CCS1, no Supercharger access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 kmLacombe → Leduc | 89 kmLacombe → Leduc | 89 kmLacombe → Leduc | 89 kmLacombe → Leduc |
| 2 | 43 kmCrossfield → Olds | 43 kmCrossfield → Olds | 43 kmCrossfield → Olds | 43 kmCrossfield → Olds |
| 3 | 20 kmLeduc → Edmonton | 20 kmLeduc → Edmonton | 20 kmLeduc → Edmonton | 20 kmLeduc → Edmonton |
Fast chargers on Calgary to Edmonton
50 public DC fast-charging sites at 18 charging hubs within 5 km of the route, from the NRCan/AFDC station list (snapshot Oct 16, 2026). Pricing is shown as the network reports it. A listing is not a guarantee the charger works today.
| Site | km | Network | Plugs | DC ports | Max kW | Last confirmed | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary, AB · km 0 · 20 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| Suncor Energy7603 Macleod Trail SW | 0 | Independent | CCS1 | 2 | 200 | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary - CPO Building1333 9th Ave SW | 0 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary - Service2312 10th Ave SW | 0 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary - NCD Building909 15th Street SW | 0 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary CPO 100kW1333 9th Ave SW | 0 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 100 / 100 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Calgary, AB - Macleod Trail SE - Tesla Supercharger1102 Macleod Trail SEOpen to other EVs | 1 | Tesla | CCS1, NACS | 12 | 250 / 250 | Jun 18, 2026 | — |
| Southgrow Regional Initiative651-25 Ave SE | 1 | Independent | CCS1 | 1 | 50 | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| LIVINGSTON PL LIVINGSTN DCFC1222 3rd Avenue SW | 2 | ChargePoint | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 62 / 62.5 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Calgary, AB · km 11 · 33 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| Calgary, AB - Aviation Rd NE - Tesla Supercharger475 Aviation Rd NEOpen to other EVs | 11 | Tesla | NACS | 12 | 325 | Jun 18, 2026 | — |
| Deerfoot City (Calgary, AB)910 - 57Th Avenue Ne | 12 | Electrify Canada | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 4 | 350 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| 7Charge - Calgary 32741150 - 96 Ave NE | 15 | 7charge | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 4 | 180 / 100 | Feb 13, 2026 | Please download 7Charge app for current pricing. |
| C81612 YYC#105 9182 Airport Link NE | 17 | Shell Recharge | CCS1, NACS | 8 | 180 / 180 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| C81148 Calgary EV11175 14 St NE | 17 | Shell Recharge | CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO | 3 | 180 / 180 / 100 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| PRESTIGE LEVEL 3 SOLAR20 Freeport Landing NE | 18 | ChargePoint | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 62 / 62.5 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Country Hills Nissan - DC2451 Country Hills Blvd NE | 19 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 100 / 100 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Rocky View County, AB · km 24 · 13 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| Cross Iron Mills261055 CrossIron Boulevard | 24 | Surecharge | CCS1, NACS | 8 | 180 / 180 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| P2P - Calgary Cross Iron Mills261055 Cross Iron Blvd | 24 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| PETRO-CANADA CP 39026 - 2261200 Crossiron Blvd #100 | 24 | Petro-Canada | CCS1 | 2 | 200 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| PETRO-CANADA CP 39026 - 1261200 Crossiron Blvd #100 | 25 | Petro-Canada | CCS1 | 2 | 200 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Airdrie, AB · km 33 · 1 DC port · CCS1, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| Davis Chevrolet GMC Buick Ltd.149 East Lake Cres NE | 33 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Crossfield, AB · km 47 · 4 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| 7Charge - Crossfield 38821283188 Range Rd 293 | 47 | 7charge | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 4 | 180 / 100 | Feb 13, 2026 | Please download 7Charge app for current pricing. |
| Olds, AB · km 90 · 1 DC port · CCS1, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| QEII Fuel Bar - 3 32580 Range Road 11#3 32580 Range Road 11 | 90 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 100 / 100 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Bowden, AB · km 106 · 2 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| Sun Market Suites2402 20 Ave. | 106 | Ev Connect | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 2 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Innisfail, AB · km 118 · 1 DC port · CCS1, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| EQUS (Innisfail)5120 40 Avenue | 118 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Penhold, AB · km 134 · 2 DC ports · CCS1 | |||||||
| Junction 42 Truck Stop1 Junction Drive | 134 | FLO | CCS1 | 2 | 320 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Red Deer County, AB · km 140 · 1 DC port · CCS1 | |||||||
| GARY MOE VW DC FAST 0118 Mckenzie Dr | 140 | ChargePoint | CCS1 | 1 | 24 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Penhold, AB · km 141 · 20 DC ports · NACS | |||||||
| Smitty's Gasoline Alley - Tesla Supercharger135 Leva AveTeslas only | 141 | Tesla | NACS | 12 | 325 | Oct 13, 2026 | $0.76 per kWh |
| Red Deer County, AB - Tesla Supercharger179 Leva AvenueOpen to other EVs | 142 | Tesla | NACS | 8 | 250 | Jun 18, 2026 | — |
| Red Deer, AB · km 145 · 14 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| Wheaton Chevrolet, Red Deer - DC3110 50th Ave | 145 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 2 | 100 / 100 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Red Deer, AB - Tesla Supercharger3310 50 AvenueTeslas only | 145 | Tesla | NACS | 4 | 150 | Jun 18, 2026 | — |
| Alberta Sports Hall of Fame4200 Queen Elizabeth II Highway | 148 | Surecharge | CCS1, NACS | 8 | 180 / 180 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Red Deer, AB · km 151 · 6 DC ports · CCS1 | |||||||
| Save-On-Foods Red Deer North (Red Deer, AB)6720 52nd Avenue | 151 | Electrify Canada | CCS1 | 6 | 350 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Blackfalds, AB · km 162 · 1 DC port · CCS1, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| Parking Lot at Civic Centre - Smart DC5018 Waghorn Street | 162 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Lacombe, AB · km 177 · 5 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| Lacombe Ford5610 AB-2A | 177 | Ford Charge | CCS1 | 4 | 240 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Lacombe Ford5610 AB-2A | 177 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Leduc, AB · km 266 · 5 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| City of Leduc – Recreation Centre (level 3)4330 Black Gold Drive | 266 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 2 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| City of Leduc – Downtown (level 3)4820 - 49 Avenue | 266 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 2 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Schwab Chevrolet Buick GMC Corvette6503 Sparrow DrLimited hours / customers only | 269 | Independent | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 60 / 60 | Feb 13, 2026 | Free |
| Edmonton, AB · km 285 · 2 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| Go Nissan South - Edmonton - Smart DC1275 101 St SW | 285 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 100 / 100 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| SOUTHGATE VW DC FAST 011223 101 St SW | 285 | ChargePoint | CCS1 | 1 | 24 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Edmonton, AB · km 289 · 22 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO | |||||||
| LAKEWOOD CHEV CHARGER 12807 92 St NW | 289 | ChargePoint | CCS1, NACS | 1 | 80 / 80 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Edmonton, AB - Tesla Supercharger5015 111 St NWTeslas only | 292 | Tesla | NACS | 8 | 150 | Jun 18, 2026 | — |
| Edmonton BMW Fast Charger7450 ROPER ROAD NW | 293 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| ChargeStop Edmonton8106 99 St NW | 296 | Independent | CCS1 | 5 | 300 | Feb 13, 2026 | $0.65 per kWh |
| Don Wheaton Chevrolet - Edmonton - Fast Charger10727 82nd Ave | 296 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 100 / 100 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| FREEDOM FORD CHARGER 27505 75 Street Northwest | 297 | ChargePoint | CCS1, NACS | 1 | 35 / 35 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| FREEDOM FORD CHARGER 17505 75 Street Northwest | 297 | ChargePoint | CCS1, NACS | 1 | 35 / 35 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| HD OF EDMONTON DCFAST HOG7420 Yellowhead Trail NW | 300 | ChargePoint | CCS1 | 1 | 24 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| EPCOR - DCFC 2 - Blatchford530 de la Montagne | 300 | FLO | CCS1, CHAdeMO | 1 | 50 / 50 | Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Green Economy9812 87 Ave NW | 300 | Independent | CCS1 | 2 | 50 | Mar 7, 2025 | — |
Questions
- Do most EVs make the Calgary to Edmonton drive in winter?
- In January (about −10 °C on average along the route), 53 of 53 EVs in our catalogue make it: 52 comfortably and 1 with a tight margin. In a −20 °C cold snap the count is 53 of 53. These are estimates from official range, ECCC climate normals and the NRCan/AFDC charger list, not road tests.
- What is the longest gap between fast chargers from Calgary to Edmonton?
- It depends on the plug. For CCS1 cars with Supercharger access, the longest stretch without a compatible DC fast charger is 89 km (Lacombe → Leduc). For Teslas it is 89 km (Lacombe → Leduc), for other NACS-port cars 89 km (Lacombe → Leduc), and for CCS1 cars without Supercharger access 89 km (Lacombe → Leduc).
- How many charging stops does a Tesla Model Y RWD need from Calgary to Edmonton in January?
- None in our estimate. About 340 km of January highway range covers the 300 km drive with a 10% reserve (comfortable).
- Are there backup chargers along the Calgary to Edmonton route?
- NRCan/AFDC lists 50 public DC fast-charging sites at 18 charging hubs within 5 km of the route, 1 of them with limited hours or customers-only access. The data cannot say which chargers are working today, so check PlugShare or the network app before you leave.
More routes and winter guides
How the estimate works
What we model
- Highway range = official NRCan range × 0.90 (steady 100–110 km/h) × the share of range kept at that temperature: 56% at −30 °C, 66% at −20 °C, 76% at −10 °C, 86% at 0 °C, 95% at 10 °C, 100% at 20 °C. Cars with a confirmed heat pump lose a quarter less (for example 75% instead of 66% at −20 °C). An unknown heat pump counts as none.
- Temperature is the 1991–2020 ECCC daily mean for the month, averaged over 2–4 weather stations along the road. Cold snaps use a flat −20 °C or −30 °C.
- You leave full and keep a 10% reserve, so the first leg can use 90% of range. Each later leg runs from 10% to 80% (70%). A trip is comfortable when every stretch uses at most 80% of that, tight when it works with less margin.
- A charger fits when it has your car's plug and access: CCS1 sites need a CCS1 car or a carried adapter, Tesla Superchargers need a Tesla or a car with Supercharger access, "Teslas only" sites count only for Teslas. Restricted and limited-hours sites are never planned.
- Stops are the fewest that work, counting the drive off the highway and back. Each stop gets the nearest other compatible hub that is reachable from the previous stop and still reaches the next one.
- Charging cost uses the network's price from our public-charging table, plus 8% charging loss. Networks not in that table use a typical $0.45–$0.65/kWh. It leaves out the charge at home before you leave.
Not modelled
Wind, hills and mountain passes, snow on the road, winter tires, speeds above 110 km/h, passes that are colder than the route average, and chargers that are broken or busy. Charge times assume you navigate to the charger so the battery is preconditioned; without it, winter charging is much slower.
EV North estimates (no published source)
- The temperature table, the heat-pump factor and the 0.90 highway factor. No highway winter test with a stated temperature and baseline was available to calibrate them.
- Average DC power = min(90 % of charger kW, 55 % of the car's peak kW)
- Unknown charger power assumed 50 kW; unknown car peak assumed 150 kW
- Cold-charging slowdown ×1.10 at 0 °C, ×1.25 at −10 °C, ×1.40 at −20 °C, ×1.60 at −30 °C (with preconditioning)
Sources behind the model
- CAA - Winter EV Test Drive (14 vehicles, Canadian conditions) (checked Oct 2026)
- ECCC Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (checked Oct 2026)
- AAA (2019): 41 % range loss at −6.7 °C with cabin heat, combined city/highway dynamometer test (checked Oct 2026)
- Recurrent 2025/26 winter study: 78 % of ideal range at 0 °C, 70 % at −7 °C; heat pumps add about 10 % at 0 °C (checked Oct 2026)
- Geotab fleet data: EVs can lose up to 50 % of range at −20 °C (checked Oct 2026)
- NAF/Motor El Prix winter test, Jan 2026 (via FIA): 24 EVs, down to −32 °C, average 38 % below WLTP (checked Oct 2026)
- NLR / AFDC Alternative Fuel Stations API (Canada data from NRCan) (checked Oct 2026)
- Tesla - Supercharging other EVs (North America) (checked Oct 2026)
- Tesla Canada Supercharger fee pages, DriveTeslaCanada network reporting, Ivy/Electrify Canada/Petro-Canada pricing pages (checked Jul 2026)
Data sources
- Road geometry © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), routed with OSRM. Routes fetched Oct 16, 2026.
- Fast chargers: NLR / AFDC Alternative Fuel Stations API (Canada data from NRCan), public DC fast sites within 5 km of each route. Snapshot Oct 16, 2026. It lists stations; it cannot say which are working today.
- Temperatures: ECCC Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020, checked Oct 16, 2026.
- Charging prices: Tesla Canada Supercharger fee pages, DriveTeslaCanada network reporting, Ivy/Electrify Canada/Petro-Canada pricing pages, checked Jul 30, 2026. Vehicle range, battery and plug data come from each car's page in our catalogue.