The Journey
In June 2023, we embarked on an epic 27-day electric vehicle road trip through the Western United States. From the Pacific Northwest through Idaho, Utah’s mighty five national parks, and ending in the desert heat of Las Vegas, this journey proved that EV road trips are not only possible—they’re incredible.
Follow along as we navigate charging networks, capture stunning landscapes with drone photography, and discover hidden gems across seven states. Each post includes practical EV charging information, photography tips, and travel recommendations.
The Route
Our journey took us through some of America’s most breathtaking landscapes:
- Pacific Northwest: Starting from home through Washington’s wine country
- Idaho: Boise’s urban trails and Twin Falls’ dramatic canyons
- Utah: Salt Lake City, Provo, and the mighty five national parks
- Nevada: Ending in the desert oasis of Las Vegas
All Posts in This Series
Day 0 - The Plan
I’m kicking off a 27 day, 3000 mile road trip through the Western US. I’ll be writing short summaries day to day, and...
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Day 1 - Home to Walla Walla
Today is the first day of the trip. An easy 292 miles from Home to Walla Walla. For live updates, follow us on Instag...
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Day 2 - Walla Walla to Boise
Being July 4th, many things were closed, so we didn’t stick around in Walla Walla and started our way towards Boise e...
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Day 3 - Boise
For live updates, follow us on Instagram, we’re posting stories as we go there.
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Day 4 - Boise to Twin Falls
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Day 5 - Twin Falls to Salt Lake City
We decided to take a detour in order to visit the Bonneville Salt Flats en route to SLC, instead of making an out-and...
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Day 6 - Salt Lake City
Rest day. Enjoy the photos. It’s hot and dry here. Can’t wear contact lenses for more than a couple hours.
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Day 7 - Salt Lake City to Provo
We’re taking a day at a cheaper hotel, and 30 minutes south of the major metropolitan. This is a staging day as we ca...
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Day 8 - Provo to Bryce Canyon City
We’ve been on the move for 9 hours, with about 5.5 hours of actual driving time. Let’s just say we took the scenic ro...
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Day 9 - Bryce Canyon National Park
This is really going to be a photo post. But I wanted to point out a few things:
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Day 10 - Bryce to Zion
This drive was done without a charging stop, as there are chargers at the Zion Lodge. The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is...
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Day 11 - Full Day of Zion
We kept this day pretty low key because we managed to get a permit to hike Angel’s Landing, which is an insane hike t...
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Day 12 - Zion to Vegas
We left Zion around 10:30am and stopped by the visitor center to pick up a couple souvenirs and write some postcards....
Read Post →EV Road Trip Tips
Based on our 3,000-mile journey, here are our top recommendations for planning an EV road trip:
Charging Strategy
- Plan charging stops around meals and activities: We charged at hotels overnight, during lunch breaks, and at destinations
- Download all charging network apps ahead of time: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, ChargePoint, and EVgo
- Budget extra time for charging in remote areas: Some chargers were slower than expected or occupied
Route Planning
- National parks are EV-friendly: Most had charging infrastructure nearby (Bryce Canyon City, Zion, etc.)
- Utah is surprisingly well-equipped: Salt Lake City to Zion corridor has excellent charging coverage
- Summer heat affects range: We saw 15-20% range reduction in 110°F+ desert temperatures
Photography Gear
We captured this entire journey with:
- DJI drone for aerial landscape shots
- Mirrorless camera for low-light and Milky Way photography
- iPhone for quick snapshots and video
Ready to Start the Journey?
Begin with Day 0 where we share our route planning and preparation.
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