Planning a Chicago to Denver EV trip: handling charging reliability and backups

[AdamAM]

I'm planning a road trip from Chicago to Denver in my new electric vehicle this summer, and I'm feeling anxious about the charging infrastructure along the route, especially through less populated areas. I've mapped out the major interstate charging stations using a popular app, but I'm concerned about reliability, potential wait times, and the variance in charging speeds. For those who have done similar cross-country EV trips, how did you plan for contingencies like a station being out of service? Did you find it necessary to book hotels with overnight charging, or were the public fast-charging networks sufficient? Any tips on managing range anxiety and identifying reliable backup options would be greatly appreciated.