The best charging stops between Toronto & Montreal (real owner reviews)
The Toronto to Montreal run is probably the most popular long-distance Tesla route in Canada. About 540 km door to door. Roughly 5 hours of driving, a little more with stops, a little less if you're the kind of person who drives faster than Google Maps assumes.
Most Model Y Long Range & Model 3 Long Range owners can do it with one or two quick Supercharger stops. Standard Range owners, you're doing two stops, probably three if it's cold or you're driving with the heater cranked.
Here's what we know about each stop along the way.
The Route
There are two main paths: Highway 401 / Highway 20: The direct route through Kingston, Brockville, Cornwall, & then into Quebec via Vaudreuil or downtown Montreal.
Highway 417 via Ottawa: Slightly longer, but Ottawa has solid charging options & it adds only about 30–40 minutes. A good option if you want a proper break, a coffee, & a place to stretch your legs. Most people take the 401. Here's that route, stop by stop.
Stop 1: Kingston, ON
Location: King's Crossing Fashion Outlet, 97 Dalton Ave: 8 stalls, up to 150 kW
Kingston is the obvious first stop out of Toronto, about 260 km in. For Model 3/Y Long Range owners leaving Toronto at 90%+, you may not need this stop. For Standard Range, or anyone who left with less, it's the main event.
The honest take: 8 stalls is fine most of the time, but it gets busy on Friday afternoons & long weekends. The mall gives you a Starbucks, a few food options, & a parking lot you can walk around. Not glamorous, but functional. Budget 20–25 minutes here.
Pro tip: If you're heading through at peak times, check the app before you pull in. If it's showing 7/8 occupied, keep driving to Gananoque, there are 8 stalls there at the Canadian Tire on King St E, & it's rarely busy.
Stop 2: Gananoque, ON
Location: Canadian Tire, 705 King St E, 8 stalls
Gananoque is roughly 30 km east of Kingston: close enough that it works as an overflow option, far enough that it thins the crowd. If Kingston's packed, this one usually isn't.
The honest take: Smaller town, not much to do while you charge, but there's a Tim Hortons nearby & the Thousand Islands region is genuinely beautiful if you have time to take in the view. Stalls here tend to be V2/V3 mix. Solid & underrated.
Stop 3: Brockville, ON
Location: 125 Steward Blvd (near the Dairy Queen): 8+ stalls
For years, this location was "coming soon." It finally got built & it's a welcome addition to what was historically a sketchy stretch of highway between Kingston & Cornwall.
The honest take: Good location off the 401. The Dairy Queen proximity is either a blessing or a curse depending on your willpower. It's newer, so the stalls are in good shape & charging speeds are solid. If you're Standard Range, this is your breath between Kingston & Cornwall.
Stop 4: Cornwall, ON
Location: Multiple locations: check the app for current stall count
Cornwall is right at the Ontario:Quebec border. It used to be a 6-stall location & was notoriously busy. Tesla has added stalls since then. Still worth checking availability before you commit.
The honest take: Cornwall is geographically perfect for this route, but it's been the most inconsistent stop on this corridor historically. It fills up. If you have enough charge to skip it & make Casselman, consider doing that.
Stop 5: Casselman, ON (Via 417/Ottawa Route)
Location: Casselman, ON: 4.5 stars from EV drivers, open 24/7
If you're taking the Ottawa detour (or if the nav routed you through 417 after a Cornwall closure) Casselman is your lifesaver. It sits right on the 417 & is genuinely convenient.
The honest take: Smaller station yes, but reviewers consistently rate it well. The town has the basics: food, washrooms, & not much wait time. It's the quiet workhorse of this route. If Cornwall's jammed, the app will often route you here anyway.
The Quebec Side
Once you cross into Quebec, things open up. Tesla has been expanding rapidly in the province & there are now options in:
Vaudreuil-Dorion: good stop before hitting Montreal traffic
Laval: opened early 2026, now open, great if you're heading to the North Shore
Montreal: multiple Supercharger locations in the city, including downtown & near the airport
If you're arriving at a hotel or Airbnb with parking, & you've got 15–20% left on arrival, skip the Supercharger & plug into destination charging overnight!
What About the Ottawa Route?
If you're willing to add ~35 minutes, the Ottawa detour is worth considering. Ottawa has a well-reviewed Supercharger that opened in early 2026 & the city gives you a real break: restaurants, coffee, a leg stretch that doesn't involve a mall parking lot.
The drive from Ottawa to Montreal on the 417 is also genuinely nicer than the 401 through Cornwall. Personal preference, but a lot of regulars on this route prefer it.
Community Tips for This Route
Leave Toronto at 90% (not 100%). Unless it's deep winter, you don't need a full charge. Charging to 90% is faster & puts less stress on the battery.
Don't stop at 30%. If Kingston looks busy, don't white-knuckle it to Brockville on fumes. Stop earlier at Gananoque & make the decision from there.
Pre-condition before you arrive. Turn on navigation to the Supercharger & let the car warm the battery while you drive the last 20 km. You'll charge faster. Significantly faster.
Check the app, not just the map. The Tesla app shows live stall availability. Two minutes of checking can save you a 20-minute wait.
Friday afternoons are chaos. The Kingston & Cornwall stops especially. If you can leave Thursday or Saturday morning, do it.
Safe travels!
