What Wildfire Evacuees Need to Know About Escaping in an Electric Vehicle

Asterisk—As wildfire risks grow across more of the United States, practical guidance has emerged for EV owners on how to handle an emergency evacuation. Key considerations include charging the battery fully before a potential threat, knowing the range at highway speeds under loaded conditions, and identifying charging stations along evacuation routes. EV drivers face unique constraints compared to gasoline vehicles during mass evacuations, including competition for limited fast-charger capacity. Experts recommend planning evacuation routes in advance rather than relying on real-time charging availability.

• Asterisk — Risk-Adjusted Return
• Longreads — No Return
• WSJ — US Business — WSJ guide: charge fully in advance, know highway range limits, and map evacuation charger locations before a wildfire threat
• CNN — World — Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know
• CNN — Heres what you need to know if you havent filed your return yet: and even if you have