Step away from the gas pump and strap on your seat belt – the great American road trip is going electric. Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is reaching new heights, and as companies across the country build charging stations to meet demands, hitting the highway in a zero-emissions car has never been easier.
The benefits of driving electric cars are clear. Transportation is the biggest source of planet-warming emissions in the US, and switching to EVs helps mitigate the climate change crisis by cutting back on fossil fuels. To top it off, going green saves money. Electric car owners spend roughly 60% less on gas than drivers with internal combustion vehicles – a major win as gas prices continue rising.
But EV road trips still come with conundrums. While gas stations are ubiquitous in the US, finding and using electric chargers on the road can be time daunting and time-consuming. This leads to range anxiety – the fear of losing battery life before reaching a destination. To avoid this fear, travelers must consider their car’s range (the average is roughly 250 miles), plan excursions around areas replete with charging stations and prepare for unforeseen fueling snafus along the way.
Luckily, there are still plenty of EV-approved road trips around the nation. From Atlantic to Pacific, here are the most reliable, convenient and scenic routes for EV drivers ready to leave range anxiety in the dust, all verified using Plugshare – the leader in EV charger apps.
Plan a drive on America’s most iconic road trips
Awe at California’s coastal landscapes
The route: San Diego to Mendocino
Length: 600 miles
Hug the length of California’s scenic shoreline and an EV charger is never more than 50 miles away. This road trip from sun-kissed San Diego to Mendocino County’s ancient redwoods is part of the West Coast Electric Highway, stretching from Mexico to Canada. Complete the drive along Route 5 and the Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1) over a few days to make the most of must-see destinations sprinkled throughout the journey.
Kick your adventure into high gear at Hotel del Coronado, a sprawling beachfront resting pad equipped with Tesla chargers. While heading north to Route 1, skip LA’s traffic-clogged inner city for Venice, a…
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