EV range: Vancouver to Whistler
Vancouver to Whistler is about 120 km by the main highway route. Here is how far each EV can realistically go on that drive, and whether it needs to charge.
Can an EV make it from Vancouver to Whistler without charging?
In summer, 29 of 29 current EVs can drive Vancouver to Whistler (120 km) without charging. In winter, 29 can.
| Model | Usable, summer | Charging | Usable, winter | Charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 575 km | No stop | 437 km | No stop |
| Rivian R1T | 506 km | No stop | 384 km | No stop |
| Rivian R1S | 489 km | No stop | 372 km | No stop |
| BMW iX | 462 km | No stop | 351 km | No stop |
| Tesla Model 3 | 444 km | No stop | 337 km | No stop |
| BMW i4 | 420 km | No stop | 319 km | No stop |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 415 km | No stop | 315 km | No stop |
| Tesla Model Y | 397 km | No stop | 302 km | No stop |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 396 km | No stop | 301 km | No stop |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 394 km | No stop | 299 km | No stop |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 390 km | No stop | 296 km | No stop |
| Cadillac Lyriq | 385 km | No stop | 293 km | No stop |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 382 km | No stop | 290 km | No stop |
| Polestar 2 | 374 km | No stop | 258 km | No stop |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 373 km | No stop | 284 km | No stop |
| Kia EV6 | 368 km | No stop | 279 km | No stop |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 365 km | No stop | 277 km | No stop |
| Kia EV9 | 352 km | No stop | 267 km | No stop |
| Nissan Ariya | 349 km | No stop | 265 km | No stop |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 347 km | No stop | 264 km | No stop |
| Volvo EX40 | 342 km | No stop | 260 km | No stop |
| Honda Prologue | 340 km | No stop | 258 km | No stop |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | 307 km | No stop | 212 km | No stop |
| Volvo EX30 | 306 km | No stop | 233 km | No stop |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 303 km | No stop | 231 km | No stop |
| Kia Niro EV | 299 km | No stop | 227 km | No stop |
| Toyota bZ4X | 297 km | No stop | 226 km | No stop |
| Subaru Solterra | 264 km | No stop | 200 km | No stop |
| Nissan Leaf | 247 km | No stop | 187 km | No stop |
Usable range assumes you leave fully charged and arrive with 10% to spare, driving at about 110 km/h. Winter assumes roughly −10°C, halfway between our 0°C and −20°C estimates. Headwinds, snow on the road and a full car all cost more. Distance is approximate; confirm in your map app and check charger status before you leave.
Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026). Each model uses its longest-range version.