Charleston to Atlanta EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Charleston to Atlanta — approximately 311 miles via I-26, I-20. This guide introduces seasonal conditions and range estimates. Continue to the planner to check weather for your date, compare departures and plan charging stops.
Quick answer
- Distance: 311 mi (500 km)
- Elevation gain: 984 ft
- Highways: I-26, I-20
- Chargers to know: Columbia SC Supercharger, Augusta Supercharger, Atlanta Supercharger
- In winter: ice storms, upstate snow
- In summer: thunderstorms, heat
Estimated range & charging stops by EV
Compare estimates for the available vehicles in mild, cold and arctic scenarios. These examples illustrate the effect of cold; they are not today's forecast or a measurement of your battery's range.
| EV Model | Mild (70°F / 21°C) | Cold (20°F / -7°C) | Arctic (-10°F / -23°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 297 mi · 1 stop | 217 mi · 1 stop | 161 mi · 2 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 319 mi · no stops | 232 mi · 1 stop | 172 mi · 2 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 306 mi · 1 stop | 230 mi · 1 stop | 173 mi · 2 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 314 mi · no stops | 236 mi · 1 stop | 177 mi · 2 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 255 mi · 1 stop | 188 mi · 2 stops | 140 mi · 2 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 236 mi · 1 stop | 164 mi · 2 stops | 119 mi · 3 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 278 mi · 1 stop | 206 mi · 1 stop | 154 mi · 2 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 297 mi · 1 stop | 217 mi · 1 stop | 161 mi · 2 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Columbia SC Supercharger, Augusta Supercharger, Atlanta Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-26, I-20. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Charleston to Atlanta
Winter on this corridor includes ice storms, upstate snow. Compare forecasts around your planned departure, then save the trip to follow changes in Live Mode. A higher score indicates lower forecast risk.
Summer conditions
In summer, plan for thunderstorms, heat. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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