Istanbul → Samsun
Latest grid data on this route
- 213 g/kWh
- 72% renewable
- 14°C · normal
- 213 g/kWh
- 72% renewable
- 13°C · normal
Grid: Ember Climate · Weather: open-meteo.com
Range by Weather Condition
In normal weather 24 of 24 EV models complete this route. Estimated charging stops among them: 1 to 6 (median 2).
Select a vehicle above to explore weather-adjusted range.
Assumptions behind these numbers
- Model assumptionStart charge 100%, arrive with 15% in reserve, charge up to 80% at each stop.
- Model assumptionUsable battery: 100% of each vehicle's listed capacity (the listed capacity may be gross or net; no correction is applied).
- Model assumptionSpeed: consumption starts from each vehicle's listed real-world efficiency, times a speed factor of 1.00 (1.00 = no speed adjustment).
- Vehicle dataWeather: each vehicle uses its own hot, normal and cold factor from our vehicle data, so consumption = efficiency x 1.00 / factor. Hot is 25 °C and above, normal is 10-25 °C, cold is below 10 °C.
- Model assumptionCharging speed: average power = min(vehicle peak kW, 150 kW cap) x 0.60 taper, plus 5 min per stop.
- MethodRange, energy and cost all use the same consumption figure. Energy is measured at the battery; charging losses are not included.
- MethodCharging stops are estimated from range and the charging window. They are not verified charging stations.
- Market dataCost: not shown, because no electricity market price is available for Turkey.
- Market dataCO2: energy x grid average carbon intensity of 213 g/kWh (Turkey, Ember Climate, Monthly average, May 2026, older than 45 days, last available value).
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The 728-kilometer route from Istanbul to Samsun, entirely within Turkey, presents a manageable but strategic challenge for electric vehicle drivers. Both cities have normal climates, meaning no significant range reduction from temperature extremes. The terrain is likely varied, as the route crosses northern Turkey, potentially impacting efficiency on inclines. For EV drivers, the high station density along the route reduces anxiety, but the limited infrastructure in Samsun underscores the importance of topping up before reaching the destination. A single charging stop of 30-45 minutes should suffice for most modern EVs, assuming efficient driving and moderate speeds.