Madison to Minneapolis EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Madison to Minneapolis — approximately 264 miles via I-94. 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: 264 mi (425 km)
- Elevation gain: 492 ft
- Highways: I-94
- Chargers to know: Madison Supercharger, Eau Claire Supercharger, Hudson Supercharger
- In winter: ground blizzards, black ice, extreme cold range loss
- In summer: thunderstorms, tornado watches
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 | 309 mi · no stops | 226 mi · 1 stop | 168 mi · 1 stop |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 332 mi · no stops | 242 mi · 1 stop | 179 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 319 mi · no stops | 240 mi · 1 stop | 180 mi · 1 stop |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 327 mi · no stops | 246 mi · 1 stop | 185 mi · 1 stop |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 265 mi · no stops | 196 mi · 1 stop | 146 mi · 2 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 247 mi · 1 stop | 171 mi · 1 stop | 124 mi · 2 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 289 mi · no stops | 215 mi · 1 stop | 161 mi · 2 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 309 mi · no stops | 227 mi · 1 stop | 168 mi · 1 stop |
Notable chargers on this route
Madison Supercharger, Eau Claire Supercharger, Hudson Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-94. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Madison to Minneapolis
Winter on this corridor includes ground blizzards, black ice, extreme cold range loss. 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 thunderstorms, tornado watches. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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