Los Angeles to Big Sur EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Los Angeles to Big Sur — approximately 305 miles via US-101, CA-1. 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: 305 mi (490 km)
- Elevation gain: 2,297 ft
- Highways: US-101, CA-1
- Chargers to know: San Luis Obispo Supercharger, Atascadero Supercharger, Monterey Supercharger
- In winter: landslide closures on CA-1, coastal fog
- In summer: wildfire smoke, narrow cliff road heat
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 | 305 mi · no stops | 223 mi · 1 stop | 166 mi · 2 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 328 mi · no stops | 239 mi · 1 stop | 177 mi · 2 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 315 mi · no stops | 237 mi · 1 stop | 178 mi · 2 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 323 mi · no stops | 243 mi · 1 stop | 182 mi · 2 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 262 mi · 1 stop | 194 mi · 1 stop | 144 mi · 2 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 243 mi · 1 stop | 169 mi · 2 stops | 122 mi · 3 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 286 mi · 1 stop | 212 mi · 1 stop | 158 mi · 2 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 305 mi · no stops | 224 mi · 1 stop | 166 mi · 2 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
San Luis Obispo Supercharger, Atascadero Supercharger, Monterey Supercharger are charging locations to consider along US-101, CA-1. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Los Angeles to Big Sur
Winter on this corridor includes landslide closures on CA-1, coastal 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 wildfire smoke, narrow cliff road heat. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
Nearby EV routes
- San Francisco to Los Angeles via PCH
- Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- San Francisco to Monterey
- Los Angeles to San Francisco
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