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Salt Lake City to Las Vegas EV Road Trip

Prepare for an EV trip on Salt Lake City to Las Vegas — approximately 426 miles via 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: 426 mi (685 km)
  • Elevation gain: 2,625 ft
  • Highways: I-15
  • Chargers to know: Beaver Supercharger, St George Supercharger, Mesquite Supercharger
  • In winter: Beaver Mountain snow, Cedar City ice, Virgin River canyon flooding
  • In summer: extreme desert heat, flash floods Mojave

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.

Salt Lake City to Las Vegas, 426 mi: full charge, steady 65 mph, no headwind. Terrain included: 800 m of cumulative climb, with descent approximated from the endpoint elevations; intermediate passes are not resolved. These are reference scenarios, not today’s forecast.
EV ModelMild (70°F / 21°C)Cold (20°F / -7°C)Arctic (-10°F / -23°C)
Tesla Model Y Long Range310 mi · 1 stop227 mi · 2 stops168 mi · 3 stops
Tesla Model 3 Long Range333 mi · 1 stop243 mi · 2 stops179 mi · 2 stops
Ford F-150 Lightning ER320 mi · 1 stop240 mi · 2 stops181 mi · 2 stops
Rivian R1T Large Pack328 mi · 1 stop246 mi · 2 stops185 mi · 2 stops
Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD266 mi · 2 stops197 mi · 2 stops147 mi · 3 stops
Chevy Bolt EUV247 mi · 2 stops172 mi · 3 stops124 mi · 4 stops
Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD290 mi · 1 stop215 mi · 2 stops161 mi · 3 stops
Kia EV6 Long Range310 mi · 1 stop227 mi · 2 stops169 mi · 3 stops

Notable chargers on this route

Beaver Supercharger, St George Supercharger, Mesquite Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-15. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.

Winter hazards on Salt Lake City to Las Vegas

Winter on this corridor includes Beaver Mountain snow, Cedar City ice, Virgin River canyon flooding. 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 extreme desert heat, flash floods Mojave. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.

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