Sacramento to Reno EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Sacramento to Reno — approximately 134 miles via I-80. 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: 134 mi (215 km)
- Elevation gain: 5,577 ft
- Highways: I-80
- Chargers to know: Auburn Supercharger, Truckee Supercharger, Reno Supercharger
- In winter: Donner Pass chain control, whiteout risk, heavy snow
- In summer: wildfire smoke, elevation heat
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 | 255 mi · no stops | 187 mi · no stops | 139 mi · no stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 274 mi · no stops | 200 mi · no stops | 148 mi · no stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 264 mi · no stops | 198 mi · no stops | 149 mi · no stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 270 mi · no stops | 203 mi · no stops | 153 mi · no stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 219 mi · no stops | 162 mi · no stops | 121 mi · 1 stop |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 204 mi · no stops | 142 mi · no stops | 102 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 239 mi · no stops | 177 mi · no stops | 133 mi · 1 stop |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 255 mi · no stops | 187 mi · no stops | 139 mi · no stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Auburn Supercharger, Truckee Supercharger, Reno Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-80. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Sacramento to Reno
Winter on this corridor includes Donner Pass chain control, whiteout risk, heavy snow. 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 wildfire smoke, elevation heat. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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