Montréal to Tadoussac by EV

Whale watching at the mouth of the Saguenay, planned end to end in GYST. These numbers come from a real trip plan in the app.

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GYST trip plan from Montréal to Tadoussac with one charging stop in Québec City

At a glance

Distance	488 km
Drive time without charging	About 6 hours of driving (6 hr 2 min in the example plan)
Main highways	Autoroute 40 to Québec City, then Route 138 through Charlevoix
Charging stops for most EVs	1 stop of about 18 minutes in the example plan

The plan GYST built

Leaving Montréal at 94%, GYST routed the trip through Trois-Rivières and planned one fast-charging stop in Québec City: arrive at 33%, leave at 69%, about 18 minutes.

The car arrives in Tadoussac at about 20%. Estimated charging cost for the whole trip: $19.58 — about $37 less than gas in that example.

GYST doesn’t replace your maps app. When it’s time to drive, send each leg to Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze or your Tesla.

Tips for this route

The last stretch includes the ferry across the Saguenay from Baie-Sainte-Catherine to Tadoussac. GYST flags the ferry in your plan.

Chargers get farther apart past Charlevoix. Arrive with a buffer and plan where you’ll charge in Tadoussac before heading home.

Costs, times and charge levels depend on your vehicle, weather and prices on the day. Plan your own trip in GYST for numbers that fit your car.

Questions about this route

How many charging stops from Montréal to Tadoussac?

In our example plan, one fast-charging stop of about 18 minutes in Québec City was enough to reach Tadoussac with about 20% left. Your car may need more.

Is there a ferry on the way to Tadoussac?

Yes. Route 138 crosses the Saguenay by ferry between Baie-Sainte-Catherine and Tadoussac.

Distances and times are approximate and change with traffic, weather, speed and your vehicle. Always check your plan and charger status before you leave.