Santa Fe to Taos EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Santa Fe to Taos — approximately 71 miles via US-84, US-68. 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: 71 mi (115 km)
- Elevation gain: 2,297 ft
- Highways: US-84, US-68
- Chargers to know: Santa Fe Supercharger, Española EVgo, Taos L2
- In winter: heavy snow, black ice, high-elevation closures
- In summer: thunderstorms, wildfire smoke
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 | 304 mi · no stops | 222 mi · no stops | 165 mi · no stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 327 mi · no stops | 238 mi · no stops | 176 mi · no stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 314 mi · no stops | 236 mi · no stops | 177 mi · no stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 322 mi · no stops | 241 mi · no stops | 182 mi · no stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 261 mi · no stops | 193 mi · no stops | 144 mi · no stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 242 mi · no stops | 168 mi · no stops | 122 mi · no stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 284 mi · no stops | 211 mi · no stops | 158 mi · no stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 304 mi · no stops | 223 mi · no stops | 165 mi · no stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Santa Fe Supercharger, Española EVgo, Taos L2 are charging locations to consider along US-84, US-68. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Santa Fe to Taos
Winter on this corridor includes heavy snow, black ice, high-elevation 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, wildfire smoke. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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