Los Angeles to Death Valley EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Los Angeles to Death Valley — approximately 267 miles via I-15, CA-127. 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: 267 mi (430 km)
- Elevation gain: 4,593 ft
- Highways: I-15, CA-127
- Chargers to know: Barstow Supercharger, Baker Supercharger, Beatty EVgo
- In winter: high mountain pass snow, flash floods
- In summer: 130°F heat, battery overheating, tire failure
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 | 263 mi · 1 stop | 192 mi · 1 stop | 143 mi · 2 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 282 mi · no stops | 206 mi · 1 stop | 152 mi · 2 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 271 mi · no stops | 204 mi · 1 stop | 153 mi · 2 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 278 mi · no stops | 209 mi · 1 stop | 157 mi · 2 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 225 mi · 1 stop | 167 mi · 2 stops | 124 mi · 2 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 209 mi · 1 stop | 146 mi · 2 stops | 105 mi · 3 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 246 mi · 1 stop | 182 mi · 1 stop | 136 mi · 2 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 263 mi · 1 stop | 193 mi · 1 stop | 143 mi · 2 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Barstow Supercharger, Baker Supercharger, Beatty EVgo are charging locations to consider along I-15, CA-127. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Los Angeles to Death Valley
Winter on this corridor includes high mountain pass snow, flash floods. 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 130°F heat, battery overheating, tire failure. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
Nearby EV routes
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