Driving long distance in Georgia by EV: a practical guide

Updated July 2026

Tbilisi and Batumi are about 370 km apart. A modern EV needs one stop on the way.

The main highway is well covered. The Terjola area alone has 18 chargers, 17 of them fast.

Coverage on the main routes

The most common question is whether you can make Tbilisi to Batumi. You can, with one stop.

Heading west from Tbilisi, chargers cluster at a few hubs. From our data:

Terjola and the Rikoti area. 18 stations, 17 of them fast DC. This is the main relay point on the western route.
Gori. 17 stations, 14 fast. The first serious hub out of Tbilisi.
Kutaisi. 12 stations, 9 fast.
Samtredia. 9 stations, 6 fast.
Batumi. 25 stations, 17 fast, across 9 different networks.

The mountain routes are covered too. Gudauri has 7 stations, Bakuriani 6, Borjomi 5. In Kakheti, Telavi has 7 and Kvareli 3.

How to plan

Use real range, not the brochure figure

Rated range is measured in ideal conditions. At 110 km/h on the highway, with air conditioning on and climbing: real range drops to about 70 percent of the rated figure. Plan against that number.

Leave more margin in winter

In cold weather the battery delivers less and charges slower. The same route may need one extra stop in winter. On the Gudauri route this matters most.

Do not bet on a single charger

This is the most common mistake. Plan so that when you reach your target charger you still have enough to get to the next one. The unit may be occupied or out of service.

Stop between 20 and 80 percent

That is the fastest window. Waiting for a full battery wastes time if there is another charger further along.

A typical run: Tbilisi to Batumi

Leave Tbilisi full, stop once near Terjola or Kutaisi at a fast charger for about 25 minutes, arrive in Batumi with margin. If your car's real range is under 250 km, plan two stops: Gori, then Kutaisi.

What to carry

A Type 2 cable. Many AC chargers have no attached cable and expect you to bring your own.
An adapter, if your car is US specification.
Apps or cards for a few providers, if you need a specific network.

Route planning with charging stops is in the GeoCharge app, which also shows live availability. The full station list by city is here.

Frequently asked questions

Can I drive from Tbilisi to Batumi in an EV?

Yes. It is about 370 km and a modern EV needs one stop, usually near Terjola or Kutaisi.

Where are the chargers on the Tbilisi to Batumi highway?

The main hubs are Gori with 17 stations, the Terjola and Rikoti area with 18, Kutaisi with 12 and Samtredia with 9.

How much range do you lose in winter?

In cold weather the battery delivers less energy and range drops noticeably. The same route can need one extra stop in winter.

More guides

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Map and live status — in the app

This page shows which chargers exist and where. The map, exact locations, real-time availability and route planning live in the free app.

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