EV CHARGING IN SOUTHWEST MONTANA
The chances are high that when you head out to explore any of Montana's many treasures and great communities you will end up on a good ol' fashioned road trip.
There are over 75,000 miles of public roads throughout the state, and you will inevitably be faced with many route choices, detours, and side trips on our way from Point A to Point B.
With more and more electric vehicles on the road, we thought we would take some time to highlight that yes, you can in fact get around Montana in an electric vehicle (EV). The charging network is growing, and there are more places that you can take your EV than ever before!
In Southwest Montana, we truly believe that the destination is only part of the story.
As such, we have gathered some of our favorite charging locations (as of 2025) throughout Southwest Montana to aid in your route planning as you venture across our beautiful state in your electric vehicle.
FEATURED CHARGERS
There are many more chargers across the region than what is listed below. We have highlighted our favorite places to charge in Southwest Montana based on the charger's proximity to a point of interest. Our hope is that this collection of featured chargers will provide a reason to stop, get out of the car, and experience the charm of our wonderful Montanan communities.
ALTERNATIVE CHARGING STATIONS
In addition to the ever-growing list of formal EV chargers in Southwest Montana, we also wanted to take a moment to mention another source of very reliable electric vehicle charging to keep in mind when planning your trip - RV Parks.
There is a vast network of RV parks and campgrounds throughout the region, many of which have sufficient electricity to charge your car reliably! We have found that many campgrounds will list their availability for charging on platforms such as PlugShare and are usually accommodating to people traveling in EVs. You will more than likely need to be equipped with your own mobile charging cable with appropriate outlet adapters.
We recommend calling the RV park you are considering using ahead of time to make sure there is a space available for you to park. Please be aware that you may have to reserve a space that might otherwise be used for a camper or motorhome and that there may be a fee to use the space or the electricity.
We invite you to please be courteous to the park hosts and their policies. Kindness and understanding are part of the beauty of Montana!
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN PLANNING AN EV ROAD TRIP:
With a little preplanning and resourcefulness along the way, we are sure that you will have a grand time while traveling in your EV!
- If you are used to driving your EV in a warmer state farther south from us, you may find several differences when driving your EV in Montana. The weather, especially in the winter, can be very cold and taxing on your car and will reduce the range you get with each charge.
- Your range will also be affected by the many mountain passes, rolling hills and higher elevations that are prevalent in Montana.
- There is also no way of ignoring the fact that Montana is sparsely populated, and while the charging network is growing every day, the number of chargers is just not as high as it is in metropolitan areas.
- We strongly recommend using various planning resources to plan your route and keep these factors in mind when traveling.
Disclaimer
As previously stated, we highly recommend doing route planning before embarking on your EV road trip. This guide has been put together for informational purposes only and should only serve as a starting resource for your trip planning. We strive to provide accurate and helpful travel information; however, Southwest Montana is not liable for any issues arising from the inability to use, or the use of, and of the chargers mentioned on this site. Southwest Montana does not own, operate, or maintain any of the charging stations discussed on this site. We welcome visitor feedback using our contact form.
