Do most EVs make the Calgary to Vancouver drive in winter?

In January (about −3 °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 52 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 Vancouver?

It depends on the plug. For CCS1 cars with Supercharger access, the longest stretch without a compatible DC fast charger is 105 km (Canmore → Columbia-Shuswap A). For Teslas it is 105 km (Canmore → Columbia-Shuswap A), for other NACS-port cars 105 km (Canmore → Columbia-Shuswap A), and for CCS1 cars without Supercharger access 105 km (Canmore → Columbia-Shuswap A).

How many charging stops does a Tesla Model Y RWD need from Calgary to Vancouver in January?

4 stops in our January estimate (comfortable), about 1:10 of charging on top of 13:05 of driving. Planned stops: Golden, Salmon Arm, Merritt, Coquitlam.

Are there backup chargers along the Calgary to Vancouver route?

NRCan/AFDC lists 193 public DC fast-charging sites at 38 charging hubs within 5 km of the route, 11 of them with limited hours or customers-only access. In our January plan for the Tesla Model Y RWD, 2 of 4 stops have a compatible backup in reach. The data cannot say which chargers are working today, so check PlugShare or the network app before you leave.

Road trips

Calgary to Vancouver EV charging stops and winter range

In January, 53 of 53 EVs make the 986 km drive; 0 need one stop or fewer.

distance: 986 km
make it in January: 53 of 53
make it at −20 °C: 52 of 53
January average: −3 °C
fast-charging hubs: 38

The mountain route crosses the Rockies at Kicking Horse Pass, the Selkirks at Rogers Pass and the Cascades on the Coquihalla before dropping into the Fraser Valley. Long climbs, mountain passes and winter closures mean real-world range can fall well below what the average temperature suggests, so treat the margins here with extra care.

I'm driving Calgary → Vancouver in Month or cold snap.

986 km · about −3 °C along the road in January · 38 fast-charging hubs along it

Which EVs make it

52 of 53 comfortably, 1 tight, 0 not recommended.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Preferred Long Range

488 km official range · NACS port · Superchargers: yes · Heat pump: yes

Range in January: 382 km; at −3 °C, highway, full battery
Longest stretch: 105 km; Canmore to Columbia-Shuswap A
Charging stops: 3; Fewest stops that work
Time: 14:35; Drive 13:05 + charging 1:30 = 14:35
Charging cost: $67–$92; 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

Comfortable stretchTight stretchLonger than this car can safely goFast charger that fits (38)Charger with another plug or no access (0)

Your stops

NRCan/AFDC data lists stations; it cannot tell us which are broken today. Each backup is a fallback, not an uptime guarantee. Check PlugShare or the network app before you leave.

Stop 1: Golden, BC · Tesla · 250 kW
km 266 · arrive 30%, leave 80% · about 22 min · $20–$33
No compatible backup in reach. Plan this stop carefully.
2
Stop 2: Tappen, BC · FLO · 100 kW (adapter)
km 533 · arrive 10%, leave 80% · about 45 min · $29–$41
- Single port: higher risk
- Adapter needed
Backup: Salmon Arm (Tesla, 8 DC ports, confirmed Jun 18, 2026), km 515.
Stop 3: Fraser Valley B, BC · BC Hydro · 400 kW
km 777 · arrive 16%, leave 65% · about 22 min · $18
No compatible backup in reach. Plan this stop carefully.
Vancouver
km 986 · arrive with about 10%

The same trip in other months

Estimate notes for this car

At least one stop is on a network not in our price table: a typical $0.45–$0.65/kWh is used.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Preferred Long Range specs and price

Every EV on Calgary to Vancouver: July, January and −20 °C

Ranked by the January result. Temperatures are ECCC 1991–2020 monthly means averaged over Calgary (Airport), AB, Golden, BC, Kamloops, BC, Vancouver International (Airport), BC; the cold-snap column uses a flat −20 °C.

EV	Plug	July	January	−20 °C
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Preferred Long Range	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Nissan LEAF S+	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Preferred RWD	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Cadillac Optiq Luxury RWD	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Chevrolet Blazer EV LT AWD	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Hyundai IONIQ 9 Essential RWD	NACS	Comfortable2 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
BMW i4 eDrive40	CCS1	Comfortable2 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Chevrolet Equinox EV LT FWD	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Polestar 3 Dual Motor	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Tesla Cybertruck AWD	NACS	Comfortable2 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Tesla Model Y RWD	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable4 stops
Toyota C-HR SE FWD	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Lexus ES 350e Signature	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Kia EV6 Land AWD GT-Line	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Ford Mustang Mach-E Select	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Toyota bZ XLE FWD	NACS	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Subaru Uncharted FWD	NACS	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable6 stops
Genesis GV60 Advanced AWD	NACS	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable6 stops
Volvo EX90 Twin Plus Performance (7-seat)	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Lexus RZ 350e Signature	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Chevrolet Bolt LT	NACS	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable6 stops
Toyota bZ Woodland AWD	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Subaru Trailseeker Touring	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Audi Q4 e-tron 45 RWD	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Volvo EX30 Core	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Hyundai Kona Electric Preferred	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Polestar 2 Single Motor	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Plus	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Honda Prologue EX-L AWD	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Volvo EC40 Twin Core	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Volvo EX40 Core Twin Motor	CCS1	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Kia Niro EV Wind	CCS1	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable6 stops
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro 4x4 SuperCrew	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
VinFast VF 8 Eco	CCS1	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable6 stops
Rivian R1T Dual Motor	NACS	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
GMC Sierra EV Elevation	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Chevrolet Silverado EV LT (Standard Range)	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck (Standard Range)	CCS1	Comfortable3 stops	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops
Kia EV6 Light RWD	NACS	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops	Comfortable6 stops
Nissan LEAF S	NACS	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops	Comfortable6 stops
Kia EV9 Light RWD	NACS	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops	Comfortable7 stops
Kia EV4 Light FWD	NACS	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops	Comfortable6 stops
Kia EV5 Light FWD	NACS	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops	Comfortable9 stops
Nissan Ariya SV FWD	CCS1	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops	Comfortable8 stops
Kia EV3 Light FWD	NACS	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops	Comfortable8 stops
MINI Countryman SE ALL4 Elementary	CCS1	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops	Comfortable8 stops
Volkswagen ID.4 RWD 62 kWh	CCS1	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops	Comfortable9 stops
Subaru Solterra Convenience	NACS	Comfortable4 stops	Comfortable5 stops	Comfortable6 stops
MINI Cooper SE Classic	CCS1	Comfortable5 stops	Comfortable6 stops	Tight9 stops
Fiat 500e Base	CCS1	Comfortable8 stops	Tight10 stops	Not recommended—

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	105 kmCanmore → Columbia-Shuswap A	105 kmCanmore → Columbia-Shuswap A	105 kmCanmore → Columbia-Shuswap A	105 kmCanmore → Columbia-Shuswap A
2	81 kmKamloops → Merritt	81 kmKamloops → Merritt	81 kmKamloops → Merritt	81 kmKamloops → Merritt
3	80 kmGolden → Rogers Pass	80 kmGolden → Rogers Pass	80 kmGolden → Rogers Pass	80 kmGolden → Rogers Pass

Fast chargers on Calgary to Vancouver

193 public DC fast-charging sites at 38 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 · 28 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
Suncor Energy7603 Macleod Trail SW	0	Independent	CCS1	2	200	Sep 15, 2026	—
Calgary, AB - Macleod Trail SE - Tesla Supercharger1102 Macleod Trail SEOpen to other EVs	0	Tesla	CCS1, NACS	12	250 / 250	Jun 18, 2026	—
Southgrow Regional Initiative651-25 Ave SE	0	Independent	CCS1	1	50	Sep 15, 2026	—
LIVINGSTON PL LIVINGSTN DCFC1222 3rd Avenue SW	1	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary - CPO Building1333 9th Ave SW	3	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary CPO 100kW1333 9th Ave SW	3	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	100 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary - NCD Building909 15th Street SW	3	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary - Service2312 10th Ave SW	4	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
P2P - Calgary SW West Hills180 Stewart Green SW	6	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA CP 37764 - 11010 Strathcona Drive Southwest	8	Petro-Canada	CCS1	2	200	Oct 16, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA CP 37764 - 21010 Strathcona Drive Southwest	8	Petro-Canada	CCS1	2	200	Oct 16, 2026	—
COOPEV CHARGING WESTSPRINGS917 85 St SW	11	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
Calgary - 34720 Crowchild TR N.W.	12	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
P2P - Calgary NW Trinity Hills735 NA A DR SW	12	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Calgary, AB · km 32 · 4 DC ports · CCS1
PETRO-CANADA 85527 - 242148 Trans-Canada Hwy	32	Petro-Canada	CCS1	2	160	Oct 16, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA 85527 - 142148 Trans-Canada Hwy	32	Petro-Canada	CCS1	2	200	Oct 16, 2026	—
Kananaskis, AB · km 75 · 13 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
Kananaskis, AB - Tesla Supercharger100 Nakoda WayOpen to other EVs	75	Tesla	NACS	12	325	Jun 18, 2026	—
P2P - Bearspaw (Stoney Nakoda)100 Nakoda Way	75	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Canmore, AB · km 104 · 29 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
The Shops at Canmore (Canmore, AB)300 Old Canmore Rd	104	Electrify Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	350 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Canmore, AB - 702 Bow Valley Trail - Tesla Supercharger702 Bow Valley TrailOpen to other EVs	104	Tesla	NACS	12	325	Jun 18, 2026	—
P2P - Canmore718 7th Street	104	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Canmore, AB - Bow Valley Trail - Tesla Supercharger1702 Bow Valley TrailOpen to other EVs	105	Tesla	NACS	8	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
Canmore, AB - Tesla Supercharger1719 Bow Valley TrailTeslas only	105	Tesla	NACS	4	150	Jun 18, 2026	—
Columbia-Shuswap A, BC · km 209 · 1 DC port · CCS1, CHAdeMO
BC Hydro - Field - Yoho Park Visitors CentreTrans-Canada Highway	209	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Golden, BC · km 262 · 4 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO
Golden Village Inn (Golden, BC)1439 Lafontaine Rd	262	Electrify Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	350 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Golden, BC · km 266 · 23 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
BC Hydro - Golden810 9th Ave South	266	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Golden, BC - Highway 1 - Tesla Supercharger1020 Trans-Canada HighwayTeslas only	269	Tesla	NACS	8	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
Golden, BC - Tesla Supercharger1200 12th Street NorthTeslas only	269	Tesla	NACS	4	150	Jun 18, 2026	—
C01278 GoldenHwy 1 Frontage Rd, 14 St N	269	Shell Recharge	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Golden, BC - Trans-Canada Hwy - Tesla Supercharger1402 Trans-Canada HwyOpen to other EVs	269	Tesla	NACS	8	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
Rogers Pass, BC · km 347 · 1 DC port · CCS1, CHAdeMO
BC Hydro - Rogers Pass Discovery Centre9520 Trans-Canada Highway	347	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Shuswap, BC · km 373 · 2 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO
Illicellewaet Rest AreaColumbia-	373	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Illecillewaet Break Check AreaTrans-Canada Hwy	373	Independent	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Mar 30, 2026	Free
Revelstoke, BC · km 415 · 20 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
BC Hydro - Revelstoke301 Victoria Road W	415	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Revelstoke, BC - Victoria Road - Tesla Supercharger555 Victoria RoadOpen to other EVs	415	Tesla	NACS	8	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
Revelstoke Railway Museum719 Track St W	415	Electrify Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	350 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
C01287 Revelstoke1840 Trans-Canada Hwy	416	Shell Recharge	CCS1, CHAdeMO	3	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Revelstoke, BC - Tesla Supercharger1925 Laforme Blvd.Teslas only	417	Tesla	NACS	4	150	Jun 18, 2026	—
Malakwa, BC · km 468 · 1 DC port · CCS1, CHAdeMO
BC Hydro - Malakwa Supermarket4270 Oxbow Frontage Rd	468	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Sicamous, BC · km 486 · 10 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
Dairy Queen - Tesla Supercharger907 Trans-Canada HwyTeslas only	486	Tesla	NACS	8	325	Oct 13, 2026	$0.69 per kWh
C09758 - Sicamous1229 Eagle Pass Way	487	Shell Recharge	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Salmon Arm, BC · km 515 · 19 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
Tesla - 13685 - Salmon Arm BC2701 11 Ave NE	515	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Salmon Arm, BC - Tesla Supercharger2701 11 Avenue NortheastOpen to other EVs	515	Tesla	NACS	8	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Salmon Arm - Hudson Ave Public Parking100 Hudson Ave NW	518	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
Salmon Arm Gas Bar - 50 Trans-Canada Hwy50 Trans-Canada Hwy	518	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	100 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
Piccadilly Place Mall (Salmon Arm, BC)300, 1151 - 10th Avenue SW	519	Electrify Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	350 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Tappen, BC · km 533 · 1 DC port · CCS1, CHAdeMO
Tappen Co-op Fuel Bar - 4828 Trans Canada Hwy4828 Trans Canada Hwy	533	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	100 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
Blind Bay, BC · km 544 · 12 DC ports · NACS
Blind Bay, BC - Tesla Supercharger2425 Golf Course DrOpen to other EVs	544	Tesla	NACS	12	325	Jun 18, 2026	—
Chase, BC · km 570 · 2 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO
BC Hydro - Chase - Visitor Centre400 Shuswap Ave	570	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Kamloops, BC · km 611 · 2 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO
Kamloops Fuel Bar - 7750 Dallas Drive7750 Dallas Dr	611	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	100 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
Kamloops, BC · km 624 · 8 DC ports · NACS
Kamloops, BC - Powwow Trail - Tesla Supercharger490 Powwow TrailOpen to other EVs	624	Tesla	NACS	8	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
Kamloops, BC · km 629 · 39 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
On the Run EV Fast Charge1137 8th St	629	On The Run Ev	CCS1	4	180	Sep 15, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Kamloops - Tournament Capital Centre910 McGill Rd	629	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Kamloops - Superstore910 Columbia St W	630	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO	8	180 / 180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
Kamloops, BC - Notre Dame Drive - Tesla Supercharger500 Notre Dame DriveOpen to other EVs	630	Tesla	NACS	12	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
Wheaton Buick GMC - Fast Charger685 Notre Dame Drive	630	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Mercedes-Benz Kamloops695 Laval Crescent	630	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	100 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
Kamloops, BC - Tesla Supercharger1290 Trans-Canada HwyTeslas only	632	Tesla	NACS	6	150	Jun 18, 2026	—
Canadian Tire 355 (Kamloops, BC)1441 Hillside Drive	633	Electrify Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	350 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA B 68131 - 11885 Trans - Canada Highway	634	Petro-Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	350 / 75	Oct 16, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA B 68131 - 21885 Trans - Canada Highway	634	Petro-Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	350 / 75	Oct 16, 2026	—
Merritt, BC · km 710 · 50 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
Merritt, BC - Airport Road - Tesla Supercharger3999 Airport RoadOpen to other EVs	710	Tesla	NACS	8	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
Merritt, BC - Crawford Ave - Tesla Supercharger3969 Crawford AveOpen to other EVs	710	Tesla	NACS	16	325	Jun 18, 2026	—
Merritt, BC - Tesla Supercharger3969 Crawford Ave.Teslas only	710	Tesla	NACS	8	150	Jun 18, 2026	—
Canadian Tire 696 (Merritt, BC)2761 Forksdale Ave	711	Electrify Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	350 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Merritt, BC - De Wolf Way - Tesla Supercharger3663 De Wolf WayTeslas only	711	Tesla	NACS	8	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA B 68254 - 13591 Voght Street	711	Petro-Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	350 / 75	Oct 16, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA B 68254 - 23591 Voght Street	711	Petro-Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	350 / 75	Oct 16, 2026	—
Merritt Information Centre1950 Mamette Ave	713	Independent	CCS1	2	50	Aug 12, 2025	Free
BC Hydro - Merritt - Visitor Information Centre2202 Voght Street	713	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	100 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
Fraser Valley B, BC · km 777 · 10 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
BC Hydro - Britton Creek - Rest AreaExit 228 Coquihalla Lakes Rd	777	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO	10	400 / 400 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Hope, BC · km 833 · 78 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
Hope, BC - Old Hope Princeton Way - Tesla Supercharger590 Old Hope Princeton WayOpen to other EVs	833	Tesla	NACS	16	325	Jun 18, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA B 91214 - 1626 Old Hope Princeton Way	833	Petro-Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	350 / 75	Oct 16, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA B 91214 - 2626 Old Hope Princeton Way	833	Petro-Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	350 / 75	Oct 16, 2026	—
On the Run EV Fast Charge587 Hope Princeton Hwy	833	On The Run Ev	CCS1, NACS	12	400 / 180	Sep 15, 2026	Price per kWh
BC Hydro - Hope412-434 Wallace St.	833	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	25 / 25	Oct 16, 2026	—
Hope Parking Lot (Hope, BC)349 Fort Street	833	Electrify Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	350 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Hope, BC - Tesla Supercharger830-840 Fraser AveTeslas only	834	Tesla	NACS	10	150	Jun 18, 2026	—
Hope, BC - Klassen Road - Tesla Supercharger19700 Klassen RoadOpen to other EVs	837	Tesla	NACS	24	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Hope - Esso Silver Creek TC19700 Klassen Rd	837	BC Hydro	CCS1	8	350	Oct 16, 2026	—
Agassiz, BC · km 856 · 2 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO
BC Hydro - Agassiz3971 Chowat Rd	856	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Chilliwack, BC · km 883 · 38 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
City of Chilliwack - DC46006 Victoria Avenue	883	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Chilliwack - District 1881 Parking46037 Princess Ave	883	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	8	120 / 120	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Chilliwack45950 Cheam Ave	884	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Chilliwack, BC - Luckakuck Way - Tesla Supercharger45585 Luckakuck WayOpen to other EVs	885	Tesla	NACS	12	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
Chilliwack45585 Luckakuck Way	886	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Chilliwack - UFV Campus5579 Tyson Rd	886	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO	4	180 / 180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
C22529 Chilliwack EV8236 Eagle Landing Parkway	886	Shell Recharge	CCS1, CHAdeMO	3	180 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA CP 78057 - 145044 Commercial Court	886	Petro-Canada	CCS1	2	200	Oct 16, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA CP 78057 - 245044 Commercial Court	886	Petro-Canada	CCS1	2	200	Oct 16, 2026	—
Honda Chilliwack - SmartDC - 50kW44954 Yale Rd	887	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Deroche, BC · km 893 · 2 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO
LEQAMEL ESSO DCFC2 NORTH41350 Lougheed Hwy.	893	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	125 / 125	Oct 16, 2026	—
LEQAMEL ESSO DCFC SOUTH-LEFT41350 Lougheed Hwy.	893	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	125 / 125	Oct 16, 2026	—
Abbotsford, BC · km 909 · 77 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
Abbotsford, BC - Whatcom Rd - Tesla Supercharger2110 Whatcom RdOpen to other EVs	909	Tesla	NACS	20	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA CP 69830 - 12054 Whatcom Road	909	Petro-Canada	CCS1, NACS	1	120 / 120	Oct 16, 2026	—
PETRO-CANADA CP 69830 - 22054 Whatcom Road	909	Petro-Canada	CCS1, NACS	1	120 / 120	Oct 16, 2026	—
Parallel Food Store - 1888 North Parallel Road1888 North Parallel Rd	910	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	100 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Abbotsford - EcoDairy1356 Sumas Way	912	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Abbotsford Power Centre MB.HPC1201 Sumas Way	913	Mercedes Benz	CCS1, NACS	8	400 / 400	Oct 16, 2026	—
Dairy Queen - Tesla Supercharger34596 Delair RdTeslas only	913	Tesla	NACS	12	325	Oct 13, 2026	$0.48 per kWh
UFV EV STATION AB DC2 LOT 6A.133844 King Road	914	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Abbotsford - UFV Campus1395 McKenzie Rd	914	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO	8	180 / 180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
7Charge - Abbotsford 378771915 McCallum Rd	915	7charge	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	180 / 100	Sep 15, 2026	Please download 7Charge app for current pricing.
Canadian Tire 434 (Abbotsford, BC)32513 S Fraser Way	917	Electrify Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	350 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Abbotsford - ICBC (Claims Center)2885 Trethewey St	918	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO	8	180 / 180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Abbotsford International Airport1567 Mount Lehman Rd	920	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS	6	400 / 400	Oct 16, 2026	—
Township of Langley4700 - 224 St	920	Independent	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 13, 2025	—
Abbotsford, BC · km 922 · 15 DC ports · CCS1, NACS
C20810 Abbotsford30362 Fraser Hwy	922	Shell Recharge	CCS1, NACS	3	180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
Abbotsford, BC - Mount Lehman Road - Tesla Supercharger3122 Mount Lehman RdOpen to other EVs	922	Tesla	NACS	12	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
Langley, BC · km 932 · 2 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO
Langley Retail Centre - 3650 248 Street3650 248 Street	932	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	100 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
Langley Twp, BC · km 939 · 4 DC ports · CCS1
On the Run EV Fast Charge23182 72 Ave	939	On The Run Ev	CCS1	4	180	Sep 15, 2026	Price per kWh
Langley, BC · km 944 · 39 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
Save-On-Foods Willoughby (Langley, BC)20255 64th Avenue	944	Electrify Canada	CCS1	4	350	Oct 16, 2026	—
Langley, BC - Tesla Supercharger8750 204 StOpen to other EVs	945	Tesla	NACS	16	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Langley Events Centre7888 200 St	945	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO	10	180 / 180 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
7Charge - Langley 3787020250 88th Ave	945	7charge	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	180 / 100	Feb 13, 2026	Please download 7Charge app for current pricing.
C07514 Langley EV8622 200 Street	946	Shell Recharge	CCS1, NACS	4	180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
BARNES HD CA DCFAST LANGLEY8859 201 StLimited hours / customers only	946	ChargePoint	CCS1	1	24	Oct 16, 2026	—
Surrey, BC · km 947 · 3 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO
Peterbilt Corporate9515 195 StreetLimited hours / customers onlyRestricted access	947	Independent	CCS1	2	50	Sep 15, 2026	—
CULLEN WESTERN STATION 19300 192 St	948	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Pitt Meadows, BC · km 949 · 85 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
BC Hydro - Pitt Meadows - Athletic Park11431 Bonson Rd	949	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO	8	180 / 180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
SWTCH Energy18688 96 Ave	949	Swtch	CCS1	2	50	Nov 9, 2023	Free
Vancouver Inbound17569 104 Ave	952	Chargeup	CCS1	1	180	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Surrey - Sport & Leisure Complex16555 Fraser Hwy #110	952	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	8	180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Surrey - Tynehead16811 96 Ave	952	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	100 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
Surrey, BC - 104 Ave - Tesla Supercharger15615 104 AvenueLimited hours / customers onlyOpen to other EVs	955	Tesla	NACS	12	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Surrey - ICBC (Claims Center)10262 152A St	956	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS	4	180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
Surrey, BC - Tesla Supercharger10355 152 StreetTeslas only	956	Tesla	NACS	20	75	Jun 18, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Surrey - Guildford Recreation Centre15105 105 Ave	956	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	12	180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
Surrey, BC - 10650 King George Blvd - Tesla Supercharger10650 King George BlvdOpen to other EVs	958	Tesla	NACS	16	325	Jun 18, 2026	—
Port Coquitlam, BC · km 959 · 2 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO
EJTC POWERHOUSE GREEN CAMPUS1405 Broadway St	959	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
EJTC POWERHOUSE GREEN CAMPUS #21405 Broadway Street	959	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
Coquitlam, BC · km 962 · 58 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
Coquitlam, BC - United Blvd - Tesla Supercharger1450 United BlvdOpen to other EVs	962	Tesla	NACS	16	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
On the Run EV Fast Charge10178 128 St	962	On The Run Ev	CCS1	4	180	Sep 15, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Coquitlam (South) - Superstore1301 Lougheed Hwy	963	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO	10	180 / 180 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Coquitlam, BC - Lougheed Hwy - Tesla Supercharger1090 Lougheed HighwayOpen to other EVs	963	Tesla	NACS	16	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Surrey - North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex10950 126A St	963	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	12	180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
New Westminster, BC · km 964 · 3 DC ports · CCS1, CHAdeMO
Wesgroup Properties - 274 Nelson's Court (BD7) - DC274 Nelson's Court	964	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
City of New Westminster - Queens Park1 3rd Ave	964	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Burnaby, BC · km 966 · 4 DC ports · CCS1, NACS
C01291 Burnaby4193 North Rd.	966	Shell Recharge	CCS1, NACS	4	180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
Burnaby, BC · km 971 · 122 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
Honda Burnaby - DC5723 Marine Way	971	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	100 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
MV_EV CHARGING METRO DC 14515 Central BoulevardLimited hours / customers only	971	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
Burnaby, BC - Bainbridge Ave - Tesla Supercharger2900 Bainbridge AveOpen to other EVs	972	Tesla	NACS	8	325	Jun 18, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Burnaby - Kensington Square555 Grove Ave	973	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	100 / 100	Oct 16, 2026	—
British Columbia Institute of Technology - Parking Lot 74475 Wayburn Ave	975	Independent	CHAdeMO	2	50	Oct 10, 2019	Free
BC Hydro - Burnaby - BCIT CampusWillingdon Ave & Deer Lake Pkwy	975	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO	8	400 / 400 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
On the Run EV Fast Charge4487 Canada Way	975	On The Run Ev	CCS1	4	180	Sep 15, 2026	Price per kWh
Destination Honda Burnaby - 50kw Fast Charger4278 Lougheed Hwy	975	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Burnaby, BC - Tesla Supercharger4567 Lougheed HighwayTeslas only	975	Tesla	NACS	16	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
On the Run EV Fast Charge3030 Boundary Rd	977	On The Run Ev	CCS1	2	180	Sep 15, 2026	Price per kWh
CITYOFVANCOUVER COLLNGWD DC25275 McKinnon Street	977	ChargePoint	CCS1	1	80	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Vancouver - Grandview Hwy - Superstore3185 Grandview Hwy	977	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Vancouver - Grandview2830 Bentall St	977	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	3	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
MBB-CHARGEPOINT CPE 250 WEST3550 BC-7Limited hours / customers only	977	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
MBB-CHARGEPOINT CPE250 SOUTH3550 BC-7Limited hours / customers only	977	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
MBB-CHARGEPOINT CPE 250 CENTER3550 BC-7Limited hours / customers only	977	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
MBB-CHARGEPOINT CPE PLUS3550 British Columbia 7Limited hours / customers only	977	ChargePoint	CCS1	1	120	Oct 16, 2026	—
NORTHWOODS NW BUS PK DCFC12155 Dollarton Hwy	978	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
SWTCH Energy Inc.2100 Dollarton Hwy	978	Swtch	CCS1	6	120	Aug 15, 2024	Free
Maplewood Fire and Rescue - Fast charger2410 Dollarton Hwy	978	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - North Vancouver District - DoubleTree720 Old Lillooet Rd	978	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS	4	180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
Empire Field - 3311 E Hastings Street3311 E Hastings Street	978	Plugev	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	60 / 60	Oct 16, 2026	—
Sunrise Park1950 Windermere Street	978	Plugev	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	60 / 60	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Vancouver - (PNE) Easy Park - South Surface Lot3200 E Hastings St	979	BC Hydro	CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO	12	180 / 180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
Brooksbank DC Fast Charger1347 East 3rd Street	979	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
QuadReal - Broadway Tech Centre - East2955 Hebb Ave	979	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Vancouver, BC - Kaslo St - Tesla Supercharger2710 Kaslo StOpen to other EVs	979	Tesla	NACS	16	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
C01310 - Vancouver1896 HASTINGS ST E	981	Shell Recharge	CCS1, NACS	2	180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
South Hill - 646 E 44th Avenue646 E 44th Avenue	982	Plugev	CCS1, CHAdeMO	4	120 / 60	Oct 16, 2026	—
City of Vancouver600 National Ave	982	Independent	CCS1	2	50	Mar 7, 2025	—
MERCEDES VANC CPE 250 EV2550 Terminal AveLimited hours / customers only	983	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
MERCEDES VANC CPE 250 EV1550 Terminal AveLimited hours / customers only	983	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
MERCEDES VANC CPE 250 EV3550 Terminal AveLimited hours / customers only	983	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
CAG- VAN PWR LNK530 Evans Avenue	983	ChargePoint	CCS1	2	183	Oct 16, 2026	—
VCH - GF Strong - DCFC4255 Laurel St	983	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
VCH - Vancouver General Hospital - DCFC899 W 12th Ave	983	FLO	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
C01213 Vancouver1785 Main St	983	Shell Recharge	CCS1, NACS	2	180 / 180	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - North Vancouver - Lower Lonsdale140 1st St. E	984	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
Vancouver, BC · km 985 · 78 DC ports · CCS1, NACS, CHAdeMO
THE POST P5 STALL 77 L3658 Homer Street	985	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
THE POST P5 STALL 110 L3658 Homer Street	985	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
BC Hydro - Vancouver - Downtown - Homer St561 Homer Street	985	BC Hydro	CCS1, CHAdeMO	2	50 / 50	Oct 16, 2026	—
THE POST P1 STALL 28658 Homer Street	985	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
THE POST P1 STALL 29658 Homer Street	985	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
THE POST P5 STALL 127 L3658 Homer Street	985	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
THE POST P5 STALL 128 L3658 Homer St	985	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
Vancouver, BC - Burrard St - Tesla Supercharger200 Burrard StreetTeslas only	985	Tesla	NACS	8	75	Jun 18, 2026	—
PARK PLACE PARK PLACE DC 1666 Burrard St	985	ChargePoint	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	62 / 62.5	Oct 16, 2026	—
SWTCH Energy Inc.1348 Marine Dr	985	Swtch	CCS1	2	25	Jul 11, 2024	Free
North Vancouver, BC - Marine Dr - Tesla Supercharger801 Marine DriveOpen to other EVs	985	Tesla	NACS	20	250	Jun 18, 2026	—
Park Shore BMW835 Automall DrRestricted access	985	Chaevi	CCS1	2	88	Oct 16, 2026	—
Vancouver, BC - Pacific Centre - Tesla Supercharger701 W Georgia StreetTeslas only	986	Tesla	NACS	22	75	Jun 18, 2026	—
City of Vancouver455 W 10th Ave	986	Independent	CCS1	2	50	Mar 7, 2025	—
PETRO-CANADA B 91340 - 11743 Burrard Street	986	Petro-Canada	CCS1, CHAdeMO	1	350 / 75	Oct 16, 2026	—
Vancouver, BC - Seymour St - Tesla Supercharger898 Seymour StreetOpen to other EVs	986	Tesla	NACS	12	250	Jun 18, 2026	—

Questions

Do most EVs make the Calgary to Vancouver drive in winter?: In January (about −3 °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 52 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 Vancouver?: It depends on the plug. For CCS1 cars with Supercharger access, the longest stretch without a compatible DC fast charger is 105 km (Canmore → Columbia-Shuswap A). For Teslas it is 105 km (Canmore → Columbia-Shuswap A), for other NACS-port cars 105 km (Canmore → Columbia-Shuswap A), and for CCS1 cars without Supercharger access 105 km (Canmore → Columbia-Shuswap A).
How many charging stops does a Tesla Model Y RWD need from Calgary to Vancouver in January?: 4 stops in our January estimate (comfortable), about 1:10 of charging on top of 13:05 of driving. Planned stops: Golden, Salmon Arm, Merritt, Coquitlam.
Are there backup chargers along the Calgary to Vancouver route?: NRCan/AFDC lists 193 public DC fast-charging sites at 38 charging hubs within 5 km of the route, 11 of them with limited hours or customers-only access. In our January plan for the Tesla Model Y RWD, 2 of 4 stops have a compatible backup in reach. The data cannot say which chargers are working today, so check PlugShare or the network app before you leave.

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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

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.