Sault Ste. Marie → Thunder Bay

Optionality and backup stops matter more than range on paper.
Route overview
Trans-Canada Hwy / Hwy 17
Several 200+ km segments with limited redundancy
Focus is on single-point-of-failure awareness.
Critical stop
Sault Ste. Marie – multiple fast chargers
Last truly redundant stop before long gaps
Reachable with buffer ✓
Key segments & backup options
Wawa area
~225–230 km from previous stop ✓
Marathon / Terrace Bay area
~185–210 km ✓
Nipigon area
~105–115 km ✓
Thunder Bay
Multiple fast chargers; urban redundancy ✓
Segments ≥200 km are where single-point-of-failure anxiety typically spikes.
This corridor highlights where optionality matters — even if your primary charger fails.
Concept mock for planning; real conditions may vary.