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Houston to New Orleans EV Road Trip

Prepare for an EV trip on Houston to New Orleans — approximately 348 miles via I-10. 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: 348 mi (560 km)
  • Elevation gain: 164 ft
  • Highways: I-10
  • Chargers to know: Beaumont Supercharger, Lake Charles Supercharger, Baton Rouge Supercharger
  • In winter: rare ice on bridges, fog
  • In summer: hurricane evacuation, flash floods

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 New Orleans, 348 mi: full charge, steady 65 mph, no headwind. Terrain included: 50 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 · 1 stop227 mi · 1 stop168 mi · 2 stops
Tesla Model 3 Long Range333 mi · 1 stop242 mi · 1 stop179 mi · 2 stops
Ford F-150 Lightning ER320 mi · 1 stop240 mi · 1 stop180 mi · 2 stops
Rivian R1T Large Pack328 mi · 1 stop246 mi · 1 stop185 mi · 2 stops
Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD266 mi · 1 stop196 mi · 2 stops146 mi · 2 stops
Chevy Bolt EUV247 mi · 1 stop172 mi · 2 stops124 mi · 3 stops
Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD290 mi · 1 stop215 mi · 2 stops161 mi · 2 stops
Kia EV6 Long Range310 mi · 1 stop227 mi · 1 stop168 mi · 2 stops

Notable chargers on this route

Beaumont Supercharger, Lake Charles Supercharger, Baton Rouge Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-10. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.

Winter hazards on Houston to New Orleans

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, flash floods. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.

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