In a regular gas-powered car, driving several hundred miles over the course of a weekend is no big deal. The most unpleasant parts of such an adventure might wind up being some bad butt cramps and bland gas-station coffee.

In an electric vehicle, though, things aren't always that simple.

Limited driving range, a lack of charging stations, and longer fill-up times mean that EV road trips are usually a bit more complicated and time-consuming than comparable journeys in gas vehicles. At their worst, EV road trips can be frustratingly long and stressful ordeals.