Los Angeles → Las Vegas (I-15)
Chargers exist — congestion determines confidence.
Route reality
High EV density
Extreme heat & elevation
Weekend congestion spikes
This corridor fails when everyone needs the same stop at once.
Primary stop
Electrify America – Baker, CA
Distance from LA: ~92 miles
High queue risk on weekends
Backup options (conditional)
Tesla Supercharger – Barstow
Earlier stop ✓
EVgo – Primm, NV
Later stop ✓
Backup availability depends on timing, heat, and traffic volume.
Why anxiety spikes here
• Heat reduces real-world range
• Uphill grades increase consumption
• Congestion turns “plenty of chargers” into a queue
Concept corridor view. Focused on optionality, not speed.