Phoenix to Grand Canyon EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Phoenix to Grand Canyon — approximately 227 miles via I-17, AZ-64. 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: 227 mi (365 km)
- Elevation gain: 5,577 ft
- Highways: I-17, AZ-64
- Chargers to know: Phoenix Supercharger, Flagstaff Supercharger, Tusayan Supercharger
- In winter: heavy snow at rim, black ice, road closures
- In summer: thunderstorms, heat in valley leg, 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 | 247 mi · no stops | 181 mi · 1 stop | 134 mi · 2 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 265 mi · no stops | 193 mi · 1 stop | 143 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 255 mi · no stops | 191 mi · 1 stop | 144 mi · 1 stop |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 261 mi · no stops | 196 mi · 1 stop | 148 mi · 1 stop |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 212 mi · 1 stop | 157 mi · 1 stop | 117 mi · 2 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 197 mi · 1 stop | 137 mi · 2 stops | 99 mi · 2 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 231 mi · no stops | 172 mi · 1 stop | 128 mi · 2 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 247 mi · no stops | 181 mi · 1 stop | 134 mi · 2 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Phoenix Supercharger, Flagstaff Supercharger, Tusayan Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-17, AZ-64. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Phoenix to Grand Canyon
Winter on this corridor includes heavy snow at rim, black ice, 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 thunderstorms, heat in valley leg, tourist congestion. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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