Denver to Albuquerque EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Denver to Albuquerque — approximately 447 miles via I-25. 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: 447 mi (720 km)
- Elevation gain: 3,281 ft
- Highways: I-25
- Chargers to know: Colorado Springs Supercharger, Trinidad Supercharger, Santa Fe Supercharger
- In winter: Raton Pass snow, black ice, high winds
- In summer: monsoons, thunderstorms, hail
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 | 304 mi · 1 stop | 222 mi · 2 stops | 165 mi · 3 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 327 mi · 1 stop | 238 mi · 2 stops | 176 mi · 3 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 314 mi · 1 stop | 236 mi · 2 stops | 177 mi · 3 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 322 mi · 1 stop | 241 mi · 2 stops | 182 mi · 3 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 261 mi · 2 stops | 193 mi · 2 stops | 144 mi · 3 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 242 mi · 2 stops | 168 mi · 3 stops | 122 mi · 4 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 284 mi · 1 stop | 211 mi · 2 stops | 158 mi · 3 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 304 mi · 1 stop | 223 mi · 2 stops | 165 mi · 3 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Colorado Springs Supercharger, Trinidad Supercharger, Santa Fe Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-25. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Denver to Albuquerque
Winter on this corridor includes Raton Pass snow, black ice, high winds. 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 monsoons, thunderstorms, hail. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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