That sounds like a fantastic adventure! Great news—you can drive an electric car across Canada
. If you’ve experienced a road trip, you know there’s nothing quite like it: the changing landscape, the convenience store snacks, the singalongs, and the memories. But nothing will make your heart sink into your stomach like the thought of running out of juice on a back road, miles away from the next charging station. Range anxiety is real.
Luckily governments and automakers are on a mission to make fast-charging stations as frequent and accessible as gas stations. Taking a road trip in your EV will require planning, especially if you plan to cover big spaces like traveling across Canada.
Tips for driving an EV across Canada:
Plan ahead: Use resources like plugshare and chargehub to map routes with many charging stations. Try to keep a maximum distance of 160km between stations.
Not all charging stations are equal: Fast chargers will be your best friend. Keep in mind that free chargers might get backed up around holidays.
Be mindful of battery drainers: Creature comforts like AC can use up your charge, and the faster you drive, the more range you use.
Now that we’ve eased your range anxiety, you should double-check your car insurance policy. Let the Jerry app help to ensure you have the right coverage for this ambitious road trip.
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contacts your insurance company to get the details of your current coverage, so you don’t have to scale a mountain of questions. You get all the best prices and coverage with none of the legwork. And if that company isn’t for you, Jerry helps cancel your old policy.