Charleston to Wilmington EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Charleston to Wilmington — approximately 168 miles via US-17. 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: 168 mi (270 km)
- Elevation gain: 98 ft
- Highways: US-17
- Chargers to know: Charleston Supercharger, Myrtle Beach Supercharger, Wilmington Supercharger
- In winter: coastal fog, rare ice
- In summer: hurricane evacuation, thunderstorms
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 | 310 mi · no stops | 227 mi · no stops | 168 mi · 1 stop |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 333 mi · no stops | 242 mi · no stops | 179 mi · no stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 320 mi · no stops | 240 mi · no stops | 181 mi · no stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 328 mi · no stops | 246 mi · no stops | 185 mi · no stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 266 mi · no stops | 196 mi · no stops | 146 mi · 1 stop |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 247 mi · no stops | 172 mi · no stops | 124 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 290 mi · no stops | 215 mi · no stops | 161 mi · 1 stop |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 310 mi · no stops | 227 mi · no stops | 168 mi · no stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Charleston Supercharger, Myrtle Beach Supercharger, Wilmington Supercharger are charging locations to consider along US-17. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Charleston to Wilmington
Winter on this corridor includes coastal fog, rare ice. 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 hurricane evacuation, thunderstorms. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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