Tbilisi to Mestia by electric car
Tbilisi to Mestia is 465 km. This page shows where the chargers stand on that road, how many stops an EV needs and what the whole drive costs. The figures come from live data and refresh automatically.
This is the hardest route in Georgia for an EV. From Zugdidi to Mestia is 130 km with essentially no chargers on the way, and the road climbs continuously to about 1500 metres.
Data refreshes automatically from the providers. Last update: 2026-09-07 08:53
How many stops it takes
The drive uses about 84 kWh. That takes 18 kWh per 100 km, an average figure in mild weather. A 60 kWh battery covers roughly 200 km between 20 and 80 percent, so this route takes two stops. If your battery is smaller or your consumption higher, add one stop.
5 of the stops on this route have fast charging. The longest stretch between two of them is 139 km (Gori to Kutaisi). Another 130 km remain from the last fast point to Mestia, so the final stop has to cover that too. Those figures decide how much margin you need when you leave a charger.
Chargers along the route
| Stop | km from Tbilisi | chargers | Fast (DC) | Max power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi | 0 | 377 | 246 | 320 kW |
| Gori | 86 | 17 | 14 | 160 kW |
| Kutaisi | 225 | 13 | 10 | 240 kW |
| Samtredia | 255 | 9 | 6 | 160 kW |
| Zugdidi | 335 | 9 | 8 | 120 kW |
| Mestia | 465 | 1 | — | — |
How long the stop takes
One stop from 20 to 80 percent means about 36 kWh. On a 50 kW charger that is roughly 58 minutes, on a 100 kW one 29 minutes, and on a 150 kW one 19. The most powerful station on this route is 240 kW, but the real limit is usually the car rather than the charger: many EVs cannot take more than 150 kW. The figures take real average power as three quarters of the rated one, because charging naturally slows as it approaches 80 percent.
Which cars this road serves
The connector decides which stations you can use. On this route a European spec car (CCS2) meets 36 fast ports, a Chinese one (GB/T) 34, and a US spec car (CCS1, NACS or Type 1) 4 in total. Driving this road in a US import without an adapter is a risk. For slow AC charging there are 13 Type 2 ports.
Connector types are explained in their own guide: which connector fits which car.
What the drive costs
84 kWh on fast chargers costs about 65.52 GEL. The tariff used is the median fast-charging price on this route, 0.78 GEL per kWh. What you actually pay depends on which network you stop at, since tariffs differ noticeably between them. The same energy at home costs several times less.
You can redo the numbers for your own car in the calculator: the charging calculator. How a charge is priced is explained in its own guide: what 100 km really costs.
Networks on this route
You will meet chargers from 10 different networks on the way. Each has its own tariff and its own app, so it is not worth depending on a single network for a long drive.
Connector types
What to watch for
Zugdidi is the last serious point. Leave it full and expect real range on the climb to fall to about half the rated figure. The energy to come back has to come from an overnight charge in Mestia.
The general rules for long trips are covered separately: driving long distance by EV.
What changes in winter
Two things happen at once in cold weather: the battery gives up less energy, and cabin heating takes its own share. Real range drops by up to a quarter, and a cold battery also charges slowly on a fast charger until it warms up. The practical conclusion is simple: plan one extra stop on the same route in winter, and arrive with more than 20 percent left.
Winter range has its own guide: EVs in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive from Tbilisi to Mestia in an electric car?
Yes. It is 465 km with 49 charging stations along the way, 38 of them fast DC. Zugdidi is the last serious point. Leave it full and expect real range on the climb to fall to about half the rated figure. The energy to come back has to come from an overnight charge in Mestia.
How many stops does Tbilisi to Mestia take?
About two. That assumes 18 kWh per 100 km and a 60 kWh battery, which covers roughly 200 km between 20 and 80 percent. Add one more stop in winter.
Where are the chargers between Tbilisi and Mestia?
Gori 17, Kutaisi 13, Samtredia 9, Zugdidi 9, Mestia 1.
What does Tbilisi to Mestia cost in an EV?
The drive uses about 84 kWh. At the median fast-charging tariff on this route, 0.78 GEL per kWh, that is roughly 65.52 GEL. Charging at home costs considerably less.
Is there a fast charger in Mestia?
No. Mestia has only slow AC chargers, so the energy to get back has to be planned in advance.
Which networks operate on this route?
E-Space 16, Charger Plus 10, EcoCars 6, Da-Tene 6, Solar Station 3, mart EV 2, Electrify Georgia 2, Tegeta 2, Gadatene 1, MOVEO 1.
What changes in winter?
Two things happen at once in cold weather: the battery gives up less energy, and cabin heating takes its own share. Real range drops by up to a quarter, and a cold battery also charges slowly on a fast charger until it warms up. The practical conclusion is simple: plan one extra stop on the same route in winter, and arrive with more than 20 percent left.
All routes
Map and live status are 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.