Getting to Mt Hood: An EV Guide

Driving an Electric Vehicle to Mt. Hood: Tips and Charging Locations

1. Planning Your Route

Before embarking with EV to Mt. Hood, it is helpful to plan your route ahead of time to avoid future range anxiety. Consider using an EV trip planner likeChargeHub to find charging stations along the way. It may also be a good idea to save a tow company’s phone number just in case! 

Using the ChargeHub EV Trip Planner:

1. Visit the ChargeHub EV Trip Planner.
2. Enter your starting point and rental.
3. Choose how far away from your route you want charging stations to be.
4. Click “Find Routes” to see proposed routes.

2. Charging Stations Between Portland and Mt. Hood

Here are some charging stations you can expect to find along Route 26:

• East Portland
  • East Portland Electric Avenue:4000 SE 82nd Ave #1600, Portland, OR
  • CCC Cedar Commons11450 SE Division St, Portland, OR
• Sandy
  • Fred Meyer:16625 362nd Ave, Sandy, OR 
  • Dick Hannah Ford:37000 US-26, Sandy, OR
• Rhododendron & Welches
  • Barlow Trail Roadhouse:69580 US-26, Rhododendron, OR
  • Resort at the Mountain68010 E Fairway Ave, Welches, OR 
• Government Camp
  • Mt Hood Meadows14040 OR-35, Mt Hood, OR
  • Timberline Lodge:27500 E Timberline Road, Government Camp, OR

3. Additional Tips

• Bring Converters:You always want to be ready with the right adapter in case your charging connection is not the default. 
• CheckApps Required:Some charging stations operate with different apps to handle payment. It is always a great idea to check in advance and download and set up any required apps as service may be limited. 
• Bring an Extension Cord:You never know when you will need slow charging, so it is always a great idea to bring an extension cord just in case! 

4. Save Your Trip

Once you’ve planned your charging stops, save your trip in your account for future reference. Happy and eco-friendly travels! 🌲⚡

Remember to check real-time availability and any updates on charging stations before your trip. Mt Hood is much higher elevation, so it is always a great idea to check weather and road conditions before setting out. Keep in mind due to elevation and temperate changes, you may not get the range you expect. Safe travels to Mt. Hood!

We have a small but growing inventory of getaways with chargers to help make your range anxiety a range-cation (did that work?).