Los Angeles to Grand Canyon EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Los Angeles to Grand Canyon — approximately 472 miles via I-40, 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: 472 mi (760 km)
- Elevation gain: 6,890 ft
- Highways: I-40, I-15
- Chargers to know: Williams Supercharger, Flagstaff Supercharger, Kingman Supercharger
- In winter: Flagstaff snow, I-40 ice, rim road closures
- In summer: monsoon storms, heat in low desert, flash flooding
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 | 238 mi · 2 stops | 174 mi · 3 stops | 129 mi · 4 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 256 mi · 2 stops | 186 mi · 3 stops | 138 mi · 4 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 246 mi · 2 stops | 184 mi · 3 stops | 139 mi · 4 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 252 mi · 2 stops | 189 mi · 3 stops | 142 mi · 4 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 204 mi · 2 stops | 151 mi · 3 stops | 113 mi · 5 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 190 mi · 3 stops | 132 mi · 4 stops | 95 mi · 6 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 223 mi · 2 stops | 165 mi · 3 stops | 123 mi · 4 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 238 mi · 2 stops | 174 mi · 3 stops | 129 mi · 4 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Williams Supercharger, Flagstaff Supercharger, Kingman Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-40, I-15. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Los Angeles to Grand Canyon
Winter on this corridor includes Flagstaff snow, I-40 ice, rim road 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 monsoon storms, heat in low desert, flash flooding. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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