New York to New Orleans EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on New York to New Orleans — approximately 1305 miles via I-95, I-81, I-59. 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: 1305 mi (2100 km)
- Elevation gain: 1,312 ft
- Highways: I-95, I-81, I-59
- Chargers to know: Washington Supercharger, Birmingham Supercharger, Slidell Supercharger
- In winter: nor'easters, Appalachian snow, ice storms
- In summer: thunderstorms, hurricane evacuation
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 | 307 mi · 5 stops | 224 mi · 7 stops | 166 mi · 9 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 330 mi · 4 stops | 240 mi · 6 stops | 178 mi · 9 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 317 mi · 5 stops | 238 mi · 6 stops | 179 mi · 9 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 325 mi · 5 stops | 244 mi · 6 stops | 183 mi · 8 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 263 mi · 6 stops | 195 mi · 8 stops | 145 mi · 11 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 244 mi · 6 stops | 170 mi · 9 stops | 123 mi · 13 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 287 mi · 5 stops | 213 mi · 7 stops | 159 mi · 10 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 307 mi · 5 stops | 225 mi · 7 stops | 167 mi · 9 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Washington Supercharger, Birmingham Supercharger, Slidell Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-95, I-81, I-59. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on New York to New Orleans
Winter on this corridor includes nor'easters, Appalachian snow, ice storms. 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, hurricane evacuation. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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