Planning a road trip in an electric vehicle is easy, especially with the ever-increasing availability of fast charging stations and increased battery capacities. With a range of 350 miles, the Mercedes EQS Sedan can take you from one end of the state of Colorado to another on a single charge. Let’s plan a road trip together with stops in two of the state’s most popular mountain destinations: a day in Aspen and two days in Glenwood Springs.
Driving the EQS Sedan from Littleton to Aspen
Let’s start our trip from our garage in Littleton, Colorado. We are at a full charge, ready to leave at around 10 am to avoid morning rush hour traffic. The distance from Littleton to Aspen is around 155 miles if we take I-70, which leaves us with 200 miles to spare in an ideal battery situation. Optimally, we will want to charge at a level 2 or 3 station when the battery has reached 10 percent or less. To be on the safe side, let’s charge up when we reach Glenwood Springs, which is a further 40 miles.
For now, let’s just enjoy Aspen! We’re feeling hungry by now, so it’s time for a lunch break. There are loads of delicious places to eat in Aspen, but may we suggest Mawa’s Kitchen? You haven’t lived until you’ve tasted the Mawa Burger and Lamb Kefta. For lighter fare, try one of Mawa’s famous tartines or seasonal salad offerings.
After lunch, it’s time for a little sightseeing. The Silver Queen Gondola ride is a must, taking you up to 11,000 feet for an unparalleled view of the mountain’s beauty. After the gondola, we have time for a quick visit to the Aspen Art Museum. The building itself is more sculpture than architecture, and inside you’ll be treated to a virtual candy shop of unique, modern art pieces.
Aspen to Glenwood Springs in an Electric Car
Time to head to our final destination of the trip, which is Glenwood Springs. First, we will check into our lodgings for the evening: the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. You’ll be able to enjoy the health and beauty benefits of the city’s natural hot springs right from the resort’s pool.
Dinner in Glenwood Springs
Once you’ve checked in, it’s time to drive to Slope & Hatch for dinner. They specialize in exactly two types of food: tacos and hot dogs. We promise, they’re the best you’ve ever had. Mix and match a Cubano taco, with pulled pork and sweet pecan smoked pork collar, and a Glenwood Completo dog: bacon wrapped and flash fried, served with chipotle mayo and avocado. Bonus: they’ve got chicken nuggets and fries for the kids.
After dinner, get ready to settle in. Park your vehicle at the Hot Springs EV level 2 charging station to top up overnight, which is just a three minute walk from the resort. The address is: 401 North River Street, Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601.
The mineral pool is open until 9 pm, so you should have time for a relaxing soak before bed. Enjoy the benefits of 15 minerals thought to have myriad health benefits for your joints and muscles.
Breakfast in Glenwood Springs
In the morning, you can enjoy breakfast served by the resort and then you have two options: explore the town or enjoy more of the pool. You could do a bit of both, since your EQS sedan will be charged and ready to go.
Lunch is available from the Grill or Snack Bar poolside, or you can stop at the Rocky Mountain Pizza Co. for a slice of the freshest, gooiest pizza you’ve ever had. They also have amazing apps and a killer meatball sub.
Don’t get us wrong, we love the hot springs. But a visit to Glenwood Springs isn’t really complete if you miss out on the Adventure Park, especially if you’ve got kids. There are caves and rides and fun troll figures you can take pictures with. Trust us, it’s a blast. Dinner at the Lookout Grille at the Adventure Park should round out the evening before you head back to the hotel for a nice soak. (Plug in again across the street).
Heading Home from Glenwood Springs in our EV
What a fun trip, and we didn’t worry about charging our EQS sedan once! It was almost too easy! Shoot, we didn’t even require a fast charger. Now, we’re ready to check out of our resort and head back to Littleton on a single charge, where we can plug into our level 2 charger at home.
What Range Anxiety?
Don’t let range anxiety stop you from experiencing amazing road trips in your electric vehicle. These days, you can find level 2 and 3 chargers virtually everywhere, and the Mercedes me Charge feature of your app will help you locate charging stations for every leg of your trip. If you need assistance downloading or using the Mercedes me app, feel free to give us a call at the Mercedes Benz of Littleton Dealership. We are true tech aficionados around here, and we are more than happy to give you a tutorial. Call or go online today to get started.
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