Rome → Palermo
Today's conditions on this route
- 296 g/kWh
- 41% renewable
- 33°C · hot
- 296 g/kWh
- 41% renewable
- 29°C · normal
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The 918-kilometer drive from Rome to Palermo, with a driving time of approximately 650 minutes, represents a significant Italian peninsula crossing that requires careful EV planning. Although the route is not cross-border, it does involve a ferry crossing to Sicily, which adds logistical complexity. With 667 charging stations available along the route, drivers can expect frequent opportunities for top-ups, though the density of stations drops considerably at the destination, where Palermo has only 47 stations compared to Rome’s 281. Both cities share a normal climate, so no significant range reduction from temperature is expected. For a typical long-range EV, at least one or two charging stops will be necessary to cover the distance, likely around the halfway point near Naples or the ferry terminal at Villa San Giovanni. Drivers should account for the ferry crossing time when planning charging sessions, as the sea leg does not allow for recharging.