Some EVs like Teslas have it built into navigation to stop and find charging stations along the way. It’s essentially like having someone beside you that helps you map out your route and it gives you estimated ranges so if you choose this charging station, you’ll have about 10% left on the battery if driving conditions are normal. You can choose instead something closer if 10% is too low for you or you can find something farther if you feel you can stretch it more.

This is how I did a drive across state lines last year in my Model Y. It wasn’t too bad. A lot of Superchargers along the route that helped me make the trip. I stopped 4 times for 350 miles. My estimated range is 244 each day at 100% but I would only charge up to 80% at each station because the 80 to 100 takes a long time so as to not damage your battery. But 80% is like 200 miles for me so it’s fine.

I enjoy the time spent stopping. Take a break and stretch and get food and use the restroom or play a video game and then back on the road. A lot of people don’t like stopping to charge and the time to wait. I say find ways to entertain yourself. I bring my Steam Deck with me and game.

There’s also apps that help you do the same thing and even provide free charging stations that can help save money. Just expect to spend more time charging at those stations usually and the reliability can be spotty due to vandalism and neglect like public libraries. I use PlugShare on my iPhone for this. Does the same thing as my Tesla but has more options and designed for more than just Tesla EVs.

I find that Tesla superchargers are the most reliable because they charge you up quickest and they charge people for sticking around so you don’t usually have people hogging it while they go watch a movie or something. They are also usually kept up much better than others. I rarely find damaged or busted cables anymore unlike other public chargers and the rates feel cheaper.

But range anxiety is a thing for most new EV owners. You get more comfortable with your car the more you drive and knowing your limits.