[hickman55]

I have been considering taking my Bolt from NorCal to Iowa. It doesn't look like I-80 through Wyoming is a possibility at this point. It looks like I could take I-80 to SLC and the head into Colorado and cross via I-76, getting back on I-80 in NE. Has anyone attempted this (either route)? My biggest concern is the terrain, as I am still green in terms of experience in mountainous terrain, thus anxious about range. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[121 Kw]

I80 will definitely be a better drive from a terrain stand point, but Wyoming is a black hole of quick charging. If you time your trip to spend the night in Wyoming you should be able to get a L2 charge over night if you have your own charger or spend half a day in Rock Springs at their public L2 station.

That climb to Denver would make me nervous.

 

[Sean Nelson]

I have been considering taking my Bolt from NorCal to Iowa. It doesn't look like I-80 through Wyoming is a possibility at this point. It looks like I could take I-80 to SLC and the head into Colorado and cross via I-76, getting back on I-80 in NE.

Sorry, I can't help you with your question - but I think it's worth pointing out that at least now there are actually some cross-country options that you can choose from. It wasn't all that long ago that there weren't enough fast chargers available to form a viable cross-country route no matter which way you went.

Progress!

 

[redpoint5]

I drove in Wyoming once (I-80 perhaps), and the speed limit was 80, for good reason. The place is a flat wasteland of nothing interesting and straight roads. You don't want to spend any more time on I-80 than necessary. If your trip plan includes driving 70 MPH on the interstate, expect to get passed by truckers and people doing 90.

I'd avoid Wyoming to begin with, but if driving made the most sense, I'd use an ICE to get through quickly.

That's all from a practical standpoint though, assuming getting to where you need to be in a reasonable amount of time is important. If you find adventure in the planning then that's a whole other thing. Can't speak to the technical feasibility part of it though.