Utah’s picturesque landscape, particularly the contrast between the snowy Wasatch Front and the milder climate of Southern Utah, has long drawn visitors seeking winter escapes. For electric vehicle (EV) owners, this popular migration route from Northern Utah to areas like St. George, home to the stunning Snow Canyon State Park and the majestic Zion National Park, has seen a dramatic transformation in charging infrastructure. What was once a journey requiring careful planning around limited charging points has evolved into a testament to the rapid expansion of Tesla’s Supercharger network.
From Scarcity to Abundance: A Supercharger Success Story
Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler, a seasoned EV driver with over a decade of experience and 168,000 miles logged on his 2019 Tesla Model 3, recently detailed his January 1st, 2026, trip from Lindon to St. George. His account vividly illustrates the burgeoning growth of EV charging facilities along the I-15 corridor.
“When we made the run for the first time the Thanksgiving holiday weekend of 2019, the only Superchargers were in two locations en route on I-15,” Hasler recalls. These consisted of an 8-stall charger in Nephi and another 8-stall charger in Beaver. A further 4 slow V1 stalls were available in Cedar City, albeit a detour off the main highway. This meant a mere 16 Supercharger stalls were available for the entire 300-mile stretch from Salt Lake City to St. George.
Rapid Upgrades and New Additions Reshape the Route
Fast forward to February 2025, and the landscape had already begun to shift. The Nephi charger was upgraded to 16 stalls, including 8 new V3 drive-by units, with a unique Tesla-friendly restaurant, Cody’s Gastro Garage, even offering a special menu. Beaver’s Supercharger saw a significant expansion to 32 stalls, featuring 24 new V3 chargers. Furthermore, a new 16-stall V3 Supercharger was established just south of Cedar City, directly on I-15.
The most recent trip on January 1st, 2026, revealed even more progress. Upon noticing a new 16-stall V4 Supercharger station in Scipio, 50 miles south of Nephi, Hasler opted to charge there. This new location, bustling with activity, also featured a nearby Electrify America CCS charger serving non-Tesla EVs, and a popular Quick Trip convenience store with a Wendy’s, indicating a growing ecosystem supporting EV travel.
A Network That’s Keeping Pace
The Beaver charging experience also highlighted the network’s evolution. While the Supercharger app initially showed only a generic lightning bolt icon for the Beaver location, indicating potential issues or an unknown status, Hasler discovered an 8-stall V4 Supercharger at the North Beaver exit, in addition to the upgraded South Beaver Supercharger. This expansion means that instead of just two charging locations in 2019, the route now boasts 8 different locations between Salt Lake and St. George, offering a total of 92 Supercharger stalls.
“Tesla has gone from 16 Supercharger stalls at two locations between Salt Lake and Saint George in 2019 to 92 stalls at 8 different locations… by the end of 2025,” Hasler notes. “Also, for the first time, Tesla was building Superchargers at new locations, not just upgrading previous locations.” This strategic placement suggests a future where charging stations could be as ubiquitous as gas stations along major routes.
EVs on the Rise, Even on Tow Trucks
The types of vehicles seen at these Superchargers are also diversifying. While Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were predominant, Hasler observed non-Tesla EVs, including a Rivian truck and a Chevrolet Silverado EV, highlighting the increasing adoption of electric vehicles across different brands. This broader adoption underscores the necessity for robust and accessible charging infrastructure.
Hasler also shared a cautionary tale about an out-of-charge Tesla Model 3 being delivered to a Supercharger via tow truck. He emphasized the importance of monitoring the vehicle’s “estimated charge on arrival” display to avoid such situations, a tip learned from his own extensive EV driving experience. He also noted that once an EV runs out of charge, it can become immobilized, requiring precise placement next to a charging station due to the limited reach of Supercharger cables.
As the demand for EV travel continues to surge, Utah’s commitment to expanding its Supercharger network offers a promising outlook for EV drivers, ensuring that scenic adventures are no longer hampered by charging anxiety.