It isn't weird to leave the Puget Sound waterfront just to drive to another shore, because Lake Chelan is utterly distinct. The long Central Washington lake is blessed with sunshine and calm waters, ideal for water sports and chill hangs. A water park even recreates a surfing wave and wineries share the rolling hills with orchards. Recharge on the lake while the car is plugged in; public stations surround Chelan and nearby Manson, and several wineries (Hard Roe to Hoe, Fielding Hills) are Tesla Destination Charging locations. 

This long drive on Highway 20, otherwise known as the North Cascades Highway, stands as one of the absolute prettiest routes in the Pacific Northwest. The old West town of Winthrop stands as the natural end to that scenic journey in a valley rich with fine dining and standout hotels. Just uphill from the wooden sidewalks and swinging saloon doors of Winthrop, Sun Mountain Lodge has Tesla stations for overnight guests; the website Plug-In North Central Washington gathers information on other charge-up spots.

Try not to get too jealous of the charging infrastructure north of the border; Canada boasts the Plug In BC network of available outlets, searchable on a map. And while on the ground in Vancouver, there are Michelin-starred restaurants to visit and spas for relaxation. Don't miss the Chinese food in Richmond, just south of the metropolis; the short distances mean there should be plenty of charge for the detour.

The gloriously retro beach town of Ocean Shores is a goofy juxtaposition to the sci-fi style of an electric vehicle. Maybe don't take the Tesla on the sand itself. The car will travel easily to area highlights like one of the best Irish pubs in the state or north to the surreal-yet-quaint town of Seabrook. A Tesla Supercharger opened in the middle of downtown Ocean Shores in 2023, while the convention center has a collection of eight superchargers.

Keep an eye on the mileage, because Oregon's riverside outdoors headquarters pushes the limit of some EVs. But given that the fastest route there travels interstates—hello I-5, I-205, and I-84—there are plenty of spots for a top-up. Check WSDOT's West Coast Green Highway map of main-drag stops. In Hood River the main power is wind with all the windsurfing and kiteboarding on the river, with a Tesla Supercharger right next to the sporty launch point of Hood River Waterfront Park. When it's raining, try the Gorge's twin yet contrasting visitor centers.