EV Charging Stops: Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA
Plan your electric vehicle road trip from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA (110 miles). We recommend 1 charging stop along this route. Data sourced from the US Department of Energy NREL database.
Route Summary
- Distance: 110 miles
- Drive time: 2h 15m (without stops)
- Recommended charging stops: 1
Best Charging Stops by Segment
Sacramento → Folsom
- Market Square at Arden Fair (eVgo Network) — 8 DCFC
Sacramento, CA - Ethan Conrad #82 (eVgo Network) — 10 DCFC
Carmichael, CA - Prairie City Crossing - Tesla Supercharger (Tesla) — 12 DCFC
Folsom, CA
EL Dorado Hills → Placerville
- Raley's O-N-E Market - Tesla Supercharger (Tesla) — 12 DCFC
EL Dorado Hills, CA - Moonraker Millhouse - Tesla Supercharger (Tesla) — 12 DCFC
Cameron Park, CA - Raley's Placerville #422 (eVgo Network) — 2 DCFC
Placerville, CA
Pollock Pines → South Lake Tahoe
- GF4EVA POLLOCK P. DC (ChargePoint Network) — 1 DCFC
Pollock Pines, CA - Lucky's Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (Tesla) — 12 DCFC
Soda Springs, CA - BevMo! - Tesla Supercharger (Tesla) — 12 DCFC
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Cities Along This Route
Connector Types on This Route
| Connector | Stations |
|---|---|
| CCS | 4 |
| NACS / Tesla | 6 |
| CHAdeMO | 2 |
Total DC fast charge ports: 81 | Total Level 2 ports: 0
Filter by connector: CCS chargers | NACS / Tesla chargers | CHAdeMO chargers | J1772 chargers
Plan Your EV Trip
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I plan an EV road trip?
Use ChargingNear.me's trip planner to map charging stops along your route. Enter your start and end points, and we'll show the best DC fast chargers along the way with estimated charge times and costs.
How far apart are EV charging stations on highways?
On major US highways, DC fast charging stations are typically 25-75 miles apart. The federal NEVI program is funding new stations every 50 miles along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors.
How long does it take to charge on a road trip?
A typical DC fast charging stop takes 20-40 minutes to go from 10% to 80%. Plan for 2-3 charging stops on a 300-500 mile trip. Many stations are located near restaurants and amenities.
What happens if I run out of charge on the road?
Modern EVs have accurate range estimates and warn you well in advance. Plan stops at 20%+ battery. If needed, Level 2 chargers at hotels and shopping centers can serve as backup, though they charge more slowly.