US-40 EV Charging: I-70 to Steamboat Springs
Every DC fast charging location within 2 miles of US-40, from I-70 near Empire (mile 258) to the west side of Steamboat Springs (mile 129), in the order you reach them.
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How many fast chargers are on US-40 between I-70 near Empire and the west side of Steamboat Springs?
As of November 3, 2026, 7 DC fast charging locations are within 2 miles of US-40 between I-70 near Empire and the west side of Steamboat Springs. Together they have 22 fast-charging ports. The longest gap is 50.3 mi, between the Tesla Supercharger in Kremmling (US-40 mile 184.5) and the Maverik SB Springs in Steamboat Springs (US-40 mile 133.8). 3.1 of 127.6 designated miles meet the NEVI 50-mile rule.
Last updated , from our live station data.
What are the longest gaps between fast chargers on US-40?
Longest gap: 50.3 miles between the Tesla Supercharger in Kremmling (US-40 mile 184.5) and the Maverik SB Springs in Steamboat Springs (US-40 mile 133.8).
- 28.9 miles between the ChargeLab EV Charging in Empire (US-40 mile 256.5) and the Town of Fraser Lions Ponds in Fraser (US-40 mile 227.3).
- 27.1 miles between the Maverik Granby in Granby (US-40 mile 211.7) and the Tesla Supercharger in Kremmling (US-40 mile 184.5).
The first charger is 1.6 miles from I-70 near Empire; the last is 3.1 miles from the west side of Steamboat Springs.
How high does US-40 climb, and where are the chargers?
Where are the fast chargers on US-40, from I-70, Empire to Steamboat Springs?
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1.6 miles from I-70 near Empire.Mile 256.5 US-40
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28.9 miles from the previous fast charger.Mile 227.3 US-40Town of Fraser Lions Ponds 80Working-Now
Fraser · ChargePoint
CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 40 kW · 1 fast port
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8.1 miles from the previous fast charger.Mile 219.2 US-40
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7.5 miles from the previous fast charger.Mile 211.7 US-40
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27.1 miles from the previous fast charger.Mile 184.5 US-40
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50.3 miles from the previous fast charger.Mile 133.8 US-40Maverik SB Springs 80Working-Now
Steamboat Springs · ChargePoint
CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 200 kW · 2 fast ports
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1.6 miles from the previous fast charger.Mile 132.1 US-40
Mile points are CDOT’s. Miles are measured along the highway; each charger can be up to 2 miles off it. The Working-Now Score (0–100) is how likely a station is to work right now.
Where are the fast chargers around the mountain passes on US-40?
- Berthoud Pass: 11,310 feet at the road, US-40 mile 243.0. The nearest fast chargers are in Empire (US-40 mile 256.5), 13.3 miles before it, and Fraser (US-40 mile 227.3), 15.6 miles past it.
- Muddy Pass: 8,700 feet at the road, US-40 mile 157.4. The nearest fast chargers are in Kremmling (US-40 mile 184.5), 27.0 miles before it, and Steamboat Springs (US-40 mile 133.8), 23.4 miles past it.
- Rabbit Ears Pass: 9,429 feet at the road, US-40 mile 154.1. The nearest fast chargers are in Kremmling (US-40 mile 184.5), 30.1 miles before it, and Steamboat Springs (US-40 mile 133.8), 20.2 miles past it.
Heading from I-70, Empire to Steamboat Springs. Elevations are the USGS 3D Elevation Program’s ground elevation at the road; pass names and locations are from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
How much of US-40 meets the NEVI 50-mile rule?
3.1 of 127.6 designated miles of US-40 between I-70 near Empire and the west side of Steamboat Springs meet the 50-mile rule today; 124.5 miles do not. Built November 3, 2026 from AFDC’s port-by-port listings.
| CDOT mile points | Miles here | Designated | 50-mile rule | Between |
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| 258.3 to 184.5 | 73.8 | 72.6 | Does not meet | Kremmling, CO - Park Avenue - Tesla Supercharger, Kremmling to where US-40 meets I-70 (73.2 miles in all) |
| 184.5 to 132.1 | 52.4 | 51.9 | Does not meet | 910 Yampa St, Steamboat Springs to Kremmling, CO - Park Avenue - Tesla Supercharger, Kremmling (51.9 miles in all) |
| 132.1 to 129.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | Meets | Craig, CO - Tesla Supercharger, Craig to 910 Yampa St, Steamboat Springs (40.9 miles in all) |
A stretch meets the rule when NEVI-grade stations are 50 miles apart or less along the highway. NEVI-grade means at least four CCS ports that can each deliver 150 kW at once (23 CFR 680.106), within 1 mile of the highway. The 50 miles come from FHWA’s NEVI guidance of February 10, 2022; FHWA’s August 11, 2025 guidance leaves spacing to each state, and Colorado’s NEVI plan keeps 50 miles. 23 CFR part 680 itself sets no spacing. Totals count only miles FHWA has designated as Alternative Fuel Corridor, where the rule applies. A stretch is measured between NEVI-grade stations, which can sit outside this corridor’s ends. Every station’s result and the reason it fails are in the NEVI-grade station file.
Which NEVI-funded fast chargers are coming to US-40?
The Colorado Energy Office has awarded federal NEVI funds to 3 fast-charging sites within 2 miles of US-40 between I-70 near Empire and the west side of Steamboat Springs that its award list still shows as in progress. They are planned, not open.
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Planned US-40 mile 229.0
Helios Charging Inc.
78337 U.S. 40 Winter Park, Winter Park
8 ports at 180 kW · $1,445,000 NEVI award · May 2026 round
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Planned US-40 mile 228.6
eCAMION USA, Inc. (DBA Jule)
1 Main St, Fraser
Jule · 6 ports at 150 kW · $1,095,000 NEVI award · May 2026 round
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Planned US-40 mile 134.4
Tesla
555 Marketplace Plaza, Routt
Tesla · 8 ports at 500 kW · $535,000 NEVI award · May 2026 round
Source: Colorado Energy Office, DCFC Plazas Summary of Awards (retrieved October 30, 2026), linked from its press release of September 22, 2026. Status is the award list’s; a site can open before the list changes, and an open one is in the charger list above. Addresses were placed with the U.S. Census Bureau geocoder, or OpenStreetMap’s Nominatim where the Census had no match.
How does winter affect an EV on US-40?
- Cold: in AAA’s tests (AAA, February 7, 2019), at 20°F with the heater on, electric cars lost 41 percent of their range on average: 100 miles of range became about 59.
- Climb: from 8,206 feet at I-70 near Empire to 11,304 feet at US-40 mile 242.9, the corridor’s highest point (USGS), is a climb of 3,098 feet. Lifting a 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) car that high takes at least 5.1 kWh (mass × gravity × height), before drivetrain losses. Some comes back on the way down through regenerative braking.
- Check your car: Will my EV make it from Denver to Winter Park? and Will my EV make it from Denver to Steamboat Springs? run your car, battery and the forecast over the route.
Where can I check US-40 road conditions?
- COtrip (cotrip.org): CDOT’s road-conditions site, where closures and active traction and chain laws are posted.
- Colorado’s Traction and Chain Laws: what CDOT requires on your tires when a traction or chain law is in effect.
Can I download this list?
7 rows, version 1, last changed October 31, 2026. CDOT mile points, distances, ports and power for every location above, without exit numbers or scores.
License: Station facts from AFDC (NREL) are U.S. public domain; ChargingNear.me’s selection and IDs are CC BY 4.0. Credit ChargingNear.me. Rows marked Open Charge Map come from Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0).
Cite as: ChargingNear.me. “US-40 fast chargers, I-70 to Steamboat Springs.” US EV Charging Open Data, version 1, October 31, 2026. https://chargingnear.me/data#us-40-corridor-i-70-to-steamboat-springs. CC BY 4.0.
Column dictionary, methodology and changelog: the file’s entry on our open data page.
Questions about EV charging on US-40
How many fast chargers are on US-40 between I-70 near Empire and the west side of Steamboat Springs?
As of November 3, 2026, 7 DC fast charging locations are within 2 miles of US-40 between I-70 near Empire and the west side of Steamboat Springs, a stretch of about 128 highway miles. Heading from I-70, Empire to Steamboat Springs, the first is the ChargeLab EV Charging in Empire (US-40 mile 256.5) and the last is the Loop in Steamboat Springs (US-40 mile 132.1). Every one is listed in driving order with its mile point, ports and power.
What is the longest gap between EV chargers on US-40 in Colorado?
As of November 3, 2026, the longest gap between fast chargers on US-40 between I-70 near Empire and the west side of Steamboat Springs is 50.3 miles, between the Tesla Supercharger in Kremmling (US-40 mile 184.5) and the Maverik SB Springs in Steamboat Springs (US-40 mile 133.8). The next longest is 28.9 miles, between the ChargeLab EV Charging in Empire (US-40 mile 256.5) and the Town of Fraser Lions Ponds in Fraser (US-40 mile 227.3).
How high does US-40 climb between I-70 near Empire and the west side of Steamboat Springs?
The highest point is 11,304 feet at US-40 mile 242.9, from the USGS 3D Elevation Program’s ground elevation under the road. The road crosses Berthoud Pass (11,310 feet), Muddy Pass (8,700 feet), Rabbit Ears Pass (9,429 feet); names and locations from OpenStreetMap. The nearest fast chargers on either side are in Empire (US-40 mile 256.5) and Fraser (US-40 mile 227.3), 28.9 miles apart.
How much of US-40 in Colorado meets the NEVI 50-mile rule?
As of our daily build on November 3, 2026, 3.1 of 127.6 designated miles between I-70 near Empire and the west side of Steamboat Springs meet it: there, NEVI-grade stations are 50 miles apart or less. NEVI-grade means at least four CCS ports at 150 kW each (23 CFR 680.106, February 28, 2023), within 1 mile of US-40. The 50 miles come from FHWA’s guidance of February 10, 2022, which Colorado’s NEVI plan keeps.
Is US-40 an Alternative Fuel Corridor for EVs?
Yes, in part: 127.6 of the corridor’s 128.2 miles are designated for electric vehicles in FHWA’s Alternative Fuel Corridors (Round 8, January 16, 2025): 0.0 miles corridor-ready and 127.6 miles corridor-pending. The NEVI 50-mile rule applies on designated miles.
How much does cold weather reduce EV range?
In AAA’s tests (February 7, 2019), at 20°F with the heater on, electric cars’ range fell by 41 percent on average. That turns 100 miles of range into about 59.
How are the distances on this page measured?
Along US-40 itself, on CDOT’s line for the highway, between the points where each charger is closest to it. Each charger is also up to 2 miles off the highway, so allow for the drive to and from it.
Can I download the list of fast chargers on US-40?
Yes. The CSV and JSON files have 7 rows with CDOT mile points, distances, ports and power, rebuilt every day. They are free to reuse with credit; the open data page has the column dictionary and the citation.
How is this list made?
We read every public DC fast charging location in our live station data and keep those within 2 miles of US-40 between I-70 near Empire and the west side of Steamboat Springs, measured on CDOT’s highway lines. Mile points are CDOT’s. Gaps count every fast charger, Tesla Superchargers included. The Working-Now Score (0–100) is how likely a station is to work right now, from its listed status, how recently it was confirmed and drivers’ check-ins in the last 30 days (how the score works). The full method, for every corridor and file, is on our methodology page.