Iceland Driving & EV Blog
Practical, no-fluff guides for travelling Iceland by car — written by locals who actually drive these roads.
- 30 Apr 2026·5 min read
Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Iceland in Miniature, in a Day
Snæfellsnes is sometimes called "Iceland in Miniature" — and unlike most travel-cliché nicknames, this one's actually accurate. Here's the practical drive.
Read article → - 30 Apr 2026·6 min read
Renting a Car in Iceland: How Not to Get Burned
Iceland's car rental market is competitive on the headline price and brutal in the small print. Here's how to pick the right car, the right insurance, and the right company.
Read article → - 29 Apr 2026·4 min read
Tesla Superchargers in Iceland: Where, How Fast, and What It Costs
Tesla's 13 Supercharger locations form Iceland's most reliable EV charging backbone. They're open to non-Teslas too — here's the practical guide.
Read article → - 28 Apr 2026·5 min read
The Golden Circle: A Practical Driving Guide
Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss — three sites in 230 km. Doable in a day, often done badly. Here's how to do it right.
Read article → - 27 Apr 2026·5 min read
Reykjavík to Akureyri: The North Drive Explained
Reykjavík to Akureyri in a day is doable. Doing it well takes longer — and there's a strong case for the longer version.
Read article → - 26 Apr 2026·6 min read
Driving the Westfjords: Iceland's Untouristed Northwest
Most Iceland visitors never leave Route 1. The Westfjords are why that's a mistake — and why you need to plan more carefully than anywhere else in the country.
Read article → - 22 Apr 2026·4 min read
Petrol vs Diesel vs EV: Real Fuel Costs in Iceland (2026)
Petrol around 320 ISK/L, diesel 310, EV charging 65 ISK/kWh. Here's what those numbers mean for a Ring Road loop, the South Coast, and a daily commute.
Read article → - 8 Apr 2026·5 min read
Renting an EV in Iceland: Is It Worth It?
An EV rental in Iceland is fantastic for the South Coast and Golden Circle and a real headache for the Westfjords. Here's how to decide.
Read article → - 18 Mar 2026·5 min read
Hidden Stops on Iceland's South Coast (and Where to Charge)
Everyone stops at Skógafoss. Fewer pull off for the lava cave 10 km away. Here are the South Coast detours that turn a one-day drive into a real trip.
Read article → - 4 Mar 2026·5 min read
Charging an EV in Iceland: A Practical Guide for Tourists
Iceland's EV charging is solid on the Ring Road and patchy in the Westfjords. Here's what tourists actually need to know about apps, cards, and the seven networks.
Read article → - 14 Feb 2026·6 min read
How to Drive Iceland's Ring Road: The Complete Guide
The Ring Road is Iceland's signature drive — a 1,332 km loop that passes glaciers, black-sand beaches, fjords, and lava fields. Here's how to plan it without surprises.
Read article → - 22 Jan 2026·6 min read
Driving in Iceland in Winter: Roads, Tips, and Safety
Iceland in winter is spectacular — and the driving is a different sport entirely. Storms, ice, four hours of daylight, and roads that close without notice.
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