EV Travel
Smarter charging. Easier road trips. More time enjoying the destination.
We’ve traveled thousands of miles in a Tesla Model Y and Model X, charging at hotels, restaurants, interstate Superchargers and public charging stations along the way.
Our approach is simple: build charging into time we were already going to spend. Charge while we sleep, eat or take a normal road-trip break.
Here you’ll find practical EV travel advice based on our firsthand experience—with lessons that apply well beyond Tesla.
A hotel with dependable Level 2 charging can do more than save a few dollars. It can give you back part of your travel day.
Planning a Tesla road trip doesn’t mean mapping every charger before you leave. Here’s how I use Tesla navigation, hotel charging, smart stops and one sensible backup to make EV road trips feel like what they should be: road trips.
The EV Road Trip Nobody Talks About: What Happens When You Get There?
Getting there is only half the challenge. When our Airbnb charging plan failed during a four-night Tesla road trip to rural Georgia, we discovered that charging didn't have to interrupt our vacation. Sometimes the best charging stop is wherever you're already planning to spend your time.
What Happens If Your EV Runs Out of Battery on the Highway?
Your EV hits 0%, and the nearest charging station is miles away. Now what? Can AAA bring electricity to you, will you need a tow truck, and who's paying for it?
We explore roadside charging, towing requirements, insurance coverage, and what happens if you're driving a rental EV. Plus, download our FREE EV Roadside Emergency Card to keep in your glove box.
EV vs. Gas on a Road Trip: What It Actually Cost Me
Two real road trips, actual Tesla charging costs, and a Cadillac XT5 for comparison. See what 2,250 miles of road travel really cost when electricity and gasoline go head-to-head.
How I Choose Road Trip Hotels When I’m Driving an EV
EV charging can make a good overnight stop even better, but I don’t let the charger choose the hotel. Here’s how I compare properties, verify the chargers, consider our arrival charge and keep a nearby Supercharger as a backup.
Driving 855 Miles to NASCAR in a Tesla Model X
An electric road trip with $96.96 in Supercharging purchases, convenient charging stops, and Tesla's Full Self-Driving handling nearly all the highway driving under supervision.