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Houston to Galveston EV Road Trip

Prepare for an EV trip on Houston to Galveston — approximately 50 miles via I-45. 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: 50 mi (80 km)
  • Elevation gain: 66 ft
  • Highways: I-45
  • Chargers to know: League City Supercharger, Galveston L2
  • In winter: rare ice on bridges, fog
  • In summer: hurricane evacuation, 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.

Houston to Galveston, 50 mi: full charge, steady 65 mph, no headwind. Terrain included: 20 m of cumulative climb, with descent approximated from the endpoint elevations; intermediate passes are not resolved. These are reference scenarios, not today’s forecast.
EV ModelMild (70°F / 21°C)Cold (20°F / -7°C)Arctic (-10°F / -23°C)
Tesla Model Y Long Range310 mi · no stops227 mi · no stops168 mi · no stops
Tesla Model 3 Long Range333 mi · no stops243 mi · no stops179 mi · no stops
Ford F-150 Lightning ER320 mi · no stops240 mi · no stops181 mi · no stops
Rivian R1T Large Pack328 mi · no stops246 mi · no stops185 mi · no stops
Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD266 mi · no stops197 mi · no stops147 mi · no stops
Chevy Bolt EUV247 mi · no stops172 mi · no stops124 mi · no stops
Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD290 mi · no stops215 mi · no stops161 mi · no stops
Kia EV6 Long Range310 mi · no stops227 mi · no stops169 mi · no stops

Notable chargers on this route

League City Supercharger, Galveston L2 are charging locations to consider along I-45. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.

Winter hazards on Houston to Galveston

Winter on this corridor includes rare ice on bridges, fog. 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, flooding, thunderstorms. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.

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