Los Angeles to Joshua Tree EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Los Angeles to Joshua Tree — approximately 130 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: 130 mi (210 km)
- Elevation gain: 2,953 ft
- Highways: I-10
- Chargers to know: Palm Springs Supercharger, Yucca Valley Supercharger
- In winter: desert wind gusts, rare freezing overnight
- In summer: extreme heat, AC range tax, flash flood risk
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 | 278 mi · no stops | 203 mi · no stops | 151 mi · no stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 298 mi · no stops | 217 mi · no stops | 161 mi · no stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 287 mi · no stops | 215 mi · no stops | 162 mi · no stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 294 mi · no stops | 221 mi · no stops | 166 mi · no stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 238 mi · no stops | 176 mi · no stops | 131 mi · no stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 221 mi · no stops | 154 mi · no stops | 111 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 260 mi · no stops | 193 mi · no stops | 144 mi · no stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 278 mi · no stops | 204 mi · no stops | 151 mi · no stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Palm Springs Supercharger, Yucca Valley 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 Los Angeles to Joshua Tree
Winter on this corridor includes desert wind gusts, rare freezing overnight. 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 extreme heat, AC range tax, flash flood risk. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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