Iceland is one of the world's best destinations for electric vehicle travel. Powered by 100% renewable geothermal and hydroelectric electricity, charging your EV here is genuinely zero-emission. With 38 stations, 33 DC fast chargers, and 117 total ports spread across the country, both the Ring Road and major tourist routes are now accessible in a modern EV.
The Ring Road (Route 1) is well-served by ON Power and Ísorka fast chargers in all major towns. The two longest gaps — Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Höfn (200km) and Höfn to Egilsstaðir (265km) — require a full charge before departing, but are manageable in any EV with 400km+ range.
In winter (October–April), expect 25–40% range reduction due to cold temperatures and heating needs. Use our Range Calculator above to plan with accurate winter estimates. Always charge to 100% before long stretches and check road conditions at road.is before departing each day.
EV rental is available from BlueCar, Lava Car Rental, and Go Iceland, with Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Polestar 2 among the most popular choices. Most rentals are delivered with 80%+ charge. Charging costs approximately 50–65 ISK/kWh (~$0.35–0.47 USD) — dramatically cheaper than Iceland's expensive petrol.