Climate Connections Science educator makes a 7,000-mile journey in an electric SUV
Dec 9, 2025
Sophie Schrand, a seasoned science educator and host of the kids' series Science with Sophie, shares her adventure driving an electric SUV 7,000 miles across the U.S. She discusses the unique challenges of finding chargers, especially in rural areas, and how she creatively overcame them. Sophie also highlights the public's curiosity, with many stopping to ask her about her journey. Excitingly, she is working on a documentary to show that long-distance EV travel is not just possible but enjoyable!
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7,000-Mile EV Road-Trip Experiment
- Sophie Schrand drove an electric SUV 7,000 miles across 25 states to test long-distance EV travel.
- She documented planning, charger issues, and public curiosity throughout the trip.
Long-Distance EV Travel Is Practical
- Long-distance EV travel is feasible and can be enjoyable according to Schrand's journey.
- Her experience challenges the common hesitation about finding chargers on road trips.
Plan Routes And Have Backup Chargers
- Plan routes carefully to account for public chargers, especially in rural areas.
- Be ready with backup solutions when a charger is unavailable or not working.