Las Vegas to Zion EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Las Vegas to Zion — approximately 162 miles via I-15. 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: 162 mi (260 km)
- Elevation gain: 2,953 ft
- Highways: I-15
- Chargers to know: Mesquite Supercharger, St George Supercharger, Springdale L2
- In winter: Virgin River canyon ice, rare snow closures
- In summer: flash floods, extreme heat, tourist congestion
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 | 273 mi · no stops | 200 mi · no stops | 148 mi · 1 stop |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 293 mi · no stops | 214 mi · no stops | 158 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 282 mi · no stops | 212 mi · no stops | 159 mi · 1 stop |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 289 mi · no stops | 217 mi · no stops | 163 mi · no stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 234 mi · no stops | 173 mi · no stops | 129 mi · 1 stop |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 218 mi · no stops | 151 mi · 1 stop | 109 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 256 mi · no stops | 190 mi · no stops | 142 mi · 1 stop |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 273 mi · no stops | 200 mi · no stops | 149 mi · 1 stop |
Notable chargers on this route
Mesquite Supercharger, St George Supercharger, Springdale L2 are charging locations to consider along I-15. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Las Vegas to Zion
Winter on this corridor includes Virgin River canyon ice, rare snow closures. 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 flash floods, extreme heat, tourist congestion. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
Nearby EV routes
- Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon
- Salt Lake City to Las Vegas
- Las Vegas to Antelope Canyon
- Salt Lake City to Bryce Canyon
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