"Can an EV make it from DC to Annapolis?"
Trivially easy. 35 mi each way through dense DC-metro charging. Maryland has built out strong DCFC coverage; Annapolis itself has L2 + DCFC walkable to the historic downtown.
Minimum recommended real-world range: 150 miles
A perfect short EV day trip. Annapolis is close enough to DC that any EV can do it without thinking about charging, but the historic downtown is walkable enough that you can park, charge while you eat, and explore on foot.
| Stop | Mile | Role | Charging |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC (start) | 0 | anchor | Dense Tesla SC + EA + EVgo + ChargePoint |
| Annapolis | 35 | destination | Tesla SC + EA + walkable L2 at Loews and Westin |
| Washington, DC (return) | 70 | anchor | Same |
Recommended overnight stops with L2 charging. Always verify the specific property's charger on PlugShare before booking — hotel chargers fail and listings don't always reflect reality.
Even though this is a day trip, Loews Annapolis and Westin Annapolis have L2 if you decide to stay over. Historic Inns of Annapolis is walkable to State House.
Expedia's amenity filter is imperfect — also verify chargers on PlugShare before you book. Hotels lie about working chargers more than they should.
Search hotels in Annapolis, MD →Easy Supercharger top-off in Annapolis if needed
More than enough range for the short distance + the cheapest competent EV for short urban day trips
Comfortable for the highway segment + 800V charging if you do plug in
BEST: May, September, October — weather perfect for downtown walking. AVOID: nothing critical. Summer humidity is real but the historic area is shaded.
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