Updated April 2026
Iceland is one of the best countries in the world to drive electric. Power is cheap, the charging network keeps growing, and towns are rarely far apart. This guide covers what you need to know before an EV road trip.
Iceland has over 140 public EV charging stations spread across the country, operated by 7 different networks. The network has grown fast in recent years, and you can now drive the whole Ring Road (Route 1) in an electric car without worrying about range.
Nearly 100% of Iceland's electricity comes from geothermal and hydropower, so charging here is effectively zero-emission. Electricity is also much cheaper than petrol, and charging an EV costs a fraction of filling a tank.
The capital area (Reykjavik, Kopavogur, Hafnarfjordur) has the densest network of chargers, but every region of Iceland now has stations, including the Westfjords, East Iceland and the north.
Tesla operates 13 Supercharger locations in Iceland with 250kW CCS2 connectors. All Tesla Superchargers in Iceland are open to non-Tesla vehicles. Stations sit along the Ring Road and the main tourist routes. Payment is via the Tesla app.
ON Power is Iceland's largest charging network with stations across the country. They offer both DC fast chargers (up to 225kW) and AC destination chargers (22kW). Payment is via the ON app (guest mode works without an Icelandic ID) or Electroverse. ON Power is owned by Orka Natturunnar, one of Iceland's major energy companies.
N1 is Iceland's largest fuel station chain and also operates DC fast chargers at many of their locations, with power levels from 50kW to 400kW. That makes N1 an easy stop: charge, get something to eat, use the toilets. Payment is via the N1 app, which requires Icelandic electronic ID, so most visitors can't use it. At some chargers a sign lets you pay at the fuel pump instead.
Orkan operates Kempower fast chargers at their fuel stations, with some locations offering up to 600kW, among the fastest chargers in Iceland. You can tap a bank card at the fast chargers, no app needed. The e1 app also works. Orkan is adding chargers at more locations around the country.
Isorka operates DC fast chargers (50–240kW) at Olis fuel stations and other locations. Payment is via the Isorka app, which lets you pay without creating an account.
InstaVolt offers up to 160kW CCS charging with no app required. You tap a contactless card or Apple Pay and that's it, which makes it the easiest option for visitors.
e1 is a community charging network that includes stations from Bilorka, Orkusalan, Orkubu Vestfjarda, and Dagar. Payment is via the e1 app: sign up with an email address and a bank card.
There are three types of charging connectors used in Iceland:
The European DC fast charging standard. Every modern EV sold in Europe uses CCS2. This is the connector you'll use at Tesla Superchargers, fast chargers, and most new installations. Power levels range from 50kW to 600kW.
An older DC fast charging standard primarily used by the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. CHAdeMO is being phased out in Europe, and fewer new stations include it. If you drive a Leaf, check that your planned stops have CHAdeMO before departing. Typically limited to 50kW.
The standard European AC charging plug. Used for slower destination/overnight charging at hotels, workplaces, and parking lots. Power levels are typically 7–22kW. Every EV sold in Europe can use Type 2 AC charging.
Charging in Iceland costs much less than petrol. Typical prices as of 2026:
Most networks charge per kWh. Some older stations charge per minute, which can be more expensive for vehicles that charge slowly.
The Ring Road (Route 1) is approximately 1,322 km around Iceland. As of 2026, it is fully drivable in an EV with charging stops every 100–200 km along the route.
Key tips for Ring Road EV trips:
A typical Ring Road EV trip takes 5–7 days at a comfortable pace, with total charging costs of roughly 15,000–20,000 ISK ($110–145 USD). A gas car would spend 40,000+ ISK on fuel.
Several car rental companies in Iceland now offer EVs, including:
When renting an EV in Iceland, ask the rental company which charging apps you'll need. Most give you instructions or accounts that are already set up. Tesla rentals can use the built-in Tesla navigation to find Superchargers.
EV rentals are typically 10–20% more expensive per day than comparable gas cars, but the fuel savings usually make up for it on longer trips.
Winter in Iceland (November–March) is harder on EVs:
Plenty of Icelanders drive EVs all year. Winter road trips are fine if you plan the charging stops.
Yes. Iceland has 141+ public EV charging stations across all 7 networks (Tesla, ON Power, N1, Orkan, Isorka, InstaVolt, e1) and is one of the easiest countries in the world to drive electric. The full Ring Road is comfortably doable in an EV with 250+ km of range.
DC fast charging in Iceland typically costs 50–80 ISK per kWh (~€0.35–€0.55), depending on the network. Tesla Superchargers are around 65 ISK/kWh for non-Teslas. AC charging at hotels is often free or very cheap.
CCS2 is the main DC fast-charging standard in Iceland, used by Tesla, ON Power, N1, Orkan, InstaVolt and Ísorka. CHAdeMO support is limited and being phased out. Type 2 is used for slower AC charging at hotels and shopping centres.
Yes. The full Ring Road (Route 1, ~1,332 km) has DC fast chargers every 50–80 km. Plan stops in Borgarnes, Blönduós, Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, Höfn, and Vík. A 60 kWh+ EV with 300+ km range completes the loop comfortably in 5–7 days.
For most networks, yes. Only InstaVolt and Orkan let you tap a bank card at the charger. Tesla, ON Power, Ísorka and e1 all need their own app, and each one works for visitors without an Icelandic ID. The N1 app requires Icelandic electronic ID, so tourists usually can't use it. Install the Tesla, ON and Ísorka apps before you arrive, and add e1 if you're heading to the Westfjords.
Most major rental companies (Hertz, Avis, Blue Car Rental, Lava Car Rental, Reykjavík Cars) offer EV options at Keflavík Airport and in Reykjavík. Tesla Model 3/Y, Polestar, Kia EV6, and Volkswagen ID models are commonly available.
Use the JuiceUp interactive map to find charging stations, plan routes, and filter by network, connector type and region. It's free and works on any device.