One of my big career goals as an EV writer is to get into more adventure content. This hasn’t always been easy, as a sick pet has led to being basically grounded for the last 6 months or so. But that doesn’t mean that I’m not trying to be like Rubber Duck on Convoy, and paddle hard underneath the surface. One project I’ve been trying to get off the ground is an EV RV trip to most of the national parks in the United States.
So, instead of being like George W. Bush and declaring Mission Accomplished, it’s time to dive into the details and see what an EV RV trip actually looks like in 2024 so every reader can decide for themselves where they stand this year.For me, the tipping point for most locations happened in 2023. Many places that were either off limits or extremely difficult to get to before have opened up as infrastructure expanded.
Between those two things, there are now very few places that can’t be reached, even with an EV that gets its range cut in half by towing. In some places, the additional Tesla locations was the determining factor. In others , it was other expanding networks that saved the day, even for Tesla owners. Now that it’s about to all be one somewhat coherent network, everyone gets the full benefit.
The biggest one is finding a setup that fits your budget. I’d love to get a Silverado EV, because it has over 450 miles of range, which means still getting around 200 miles of range while towing a trailer. It would be cool to tow a small fifth wheel behind it and have plenty of room for the whole family, some of the pets, and all of our stuff.