Denver to Grand Junction EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Denver to Grand Junction — approximately 249 miles via I-70. 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: 249 mi (400 km)
- Elevation gain: 6,562 ft
- Highways: I-70
- Chargers to know: Silverthorne Supercharger, Glenwood Springs Supercharger
- In winter: Vail Pass blizzards, Glenwood Canyon ice, I-70 closures
- In summer: flash flooding, 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 | 299 mi · no stops | 219 mi · 1 stop | 162 mi · 1 stop |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 322 mi · no stops | 234 mi · 1 stop | 173 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 309 mi · no stops | 232 mi · 1 stop | 174 mi · 1 stop |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 317 mi · no stops | 238 mi · 1 stop | 179 mi · 1 stop |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 257 mi · no stops | 190 mi · 1 stop | 142 mi · 2 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 238 mi · 1 stop | 166 mi · 1 stop | 120 mi · 2 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 280 mi · no stops | 208 mi · 1 stop | 155 mi · 2 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 299 mi · no stops | 219 mi · 1 stop | 163 mi · 1 stop |
Notable chargers on this route
Silverthorne Supercharger, Glenwood Springs Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-70. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Denver to Grand Junction
Winter on this corridor includes Vail Pass blizzards, Glenwood Canyon ice, I-70 closures. 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 flash flooding, thunderstorms. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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