Denver to Aspen EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Denver to Aspen — approximately 162 miles via I-70, CO-82. 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: 162 mi (260 km)
- Elevation gain: 6,234 ft
- Highways: I-70, CO-82
- Chargers to know: Glenwood Springs Supercharger, Frisco Supercharger, Vail Village Supercharger
- In winter: Independence Pass closure, avalanche zones, Glenwood Canyon ice
- In summer: thunderstorms, flash flood Glenwood Canyon
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 | 269 mi · no stops | 197 mi · no stops | 146 mi · 1 stop |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 289 mi · no stops | 210 mi · no stops | 156 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 277 mi · no stops | 208 mi · no stops | 157 mi · 1 stop |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 284 mi · no stops | 214 mi · no stops | 161 mi · 1 stop |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 231 mi · no stops | 170 mi · no stops | 127 mi · 1 stop |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 214 mi · no stops | 149 mi · 1 stop | 108 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 251 mi · no stops | 187 mi · no stops | 139 mi · 1 stop |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 269 mi · no stops | 197 mi · no stops | 146 mi · 1 stop |
Notable chargers on this route
Glenwood Springs Supercharger, Frisco Supercharger, Vail Village Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-70, CO-82. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Denver to Aspen
Winter on this corridor includes Independence Pass closure, avalanche zones, Glenwood Canyon 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 thunderstorms, flash flood Glenwood Canyon. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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