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Seattle to Portland EV charging

United StatesClassic Pacific Northwest I-5 corridor — strong Electrify America and Tesla Supercharger coverage.
~280 kmI-53–4 typical drive

Plan now uses a vehicle preset, 90% start SOC, Wh/km from preset, and cost-aware ranking on longer corridors. Adjust on the planner page if needed.

Best EV for this corridor

Ranked by typical charging stops on ~280 km via I-5. Open a model page or plan with that preset in one tap.

Top pick

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

~402 km range · Often no DC stop

Easiest

At ~280 km, this leg is within a full charge for a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT (~402 km ARAI) when you start at 90% SOC and keep a 20% reserve.

Plan this route

Jump to chargers, overnight hotels, meal stops, or pick your EV model — each page links back here and opens the trip planner pre-filled for Seattle, WA Portland, OR.

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What to expect

About 175 miles on I-5 — 3–4 hours drive time.

Centralia and Kelso areas host reliable DC fast chargers for CCS and NACS.

How EV Grids helps

Set your vehicle connector filter and plan with backups at each stop.

Winter rain increases consumption — enable weather adjustment.

Quick tips

  • Check Electrify America app for live status.
  • Oregon has strong EV infrastructure — fewer range worries than rural legs.

Frequently asked questions

Seattle to Portland charging stops?
Most 250+ mile EPA-rated EVs need 0–1 DC stop from 85% SOC. Long-range packs often drive straight through.
Should I set Wh/km on EV Grids for this route?
Yes, if you know your car's average consumption. Vehicle presets pre-fill Wh/km (e.g. Nexon EV Max ~155 Wh/km). Highway driving with AC in Indian heat often uses more than the brochure figure — enter your own Wh/km for tighter SOC estimates and safer stop spacing.
How do lower-cost and max ₹/kWh filters work?
Enable Prefer lower-cost stations to rank Tata Power, Statiq, ChargeZone, and other networks by indicative ₹/kWh. Optionally set a max ₹/kWh cap to skip pricier sites when the operator is known. EV Grids still checks you can reach each stop with your reserve SOC — if a cheap station is too far, we suggest a reachable alternative.

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