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title: "About — EV Backroads"
description: "Learn how Dave Mattson and Sean McLellan are building EV Backroads to help drivers plan safe trips beyond pavement."
canonical_url: "https://www.evbackroads.com/about"
last_updated: "2026-08-09"
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![An expansive mountain and canyon vista from Hat Point in Oregon](/media/photos-ai/42-hat-point.webp?v=20260808)

DAVE MATTSON’S VISION

# Show people where an EV can go.

Many drivers think an EV cannot handle a backroad trip. EV Backroads shows what is possible and helps new drivers choose a safe first adventure that fits their vehicle and comfort.

[Find your first adventure](/start)[Open the Backroads Map](/guides/fastcharger) CHARGE TRAIL RETURN

WHY EV BACKROADS EXISTS

## Off-road EV travel is one of the last frontiers.

Electric vehicles have reached cities, highways, and daily life. Backroad travel still feels impossible to many drivers.

The vehicle can be capable while the plan is not. A new driver still needs to understand the road, charging, battery reserve, recovery, and the point where it is time to turn around.

My vision is to show that off-roading in an EV is possible, then help new drivers take a safe first step. The road must fit the driver’s vehicle, experience, and comfort.

Dave Mattson · Founder, EV Backroads

## Dave Mattson

Dave set the direction. Show that EVs can travel beyond pavement. Help new drivers plan a safe first off-road trip.

[Dave Mattson on X](https://x.com/DaveMattson)

## Sean McLellan

Sean turns that direction into the working site. He builds the product, maps, charging data, Trail Commons, publishing tools, and infrastructure. He also finds and fixes the strange edge cases.

[Sean McLellan on X](https://x.com/Oceanswave)

FROM DOUBT TO A FIRST TRIP

## Build confidence one decision at a time.

01

### See what is possible.

Explore complete trail paths, photographs, and practical planning details for EV backroad travel.

02

### Choose a road that fits.

Match the route to your vehicle, experience, available time, and comfort with remote travel.

03

### Plan the drive home.

Check charging by road. Set battery and daylight limits. Keep a safe way back.

04

### Build confidence with each trip.

Start with an easy road. Use what you learn to choose the next trip.

TRUST THE PLAN

## Use the map as a planning tool, not a promise.

The map follows roads, not circles. It shows complete trail paths beside current fast chargers, charging gaps, campsites, and isolated road networks.

It cannot open a gate or make a road safe. Check the land manager, weather, access, and charger operator before you leave.

## Your first EV backroad trip does not need to be extreme.

Choose a road that feels manageable. Check the vehicle, the route, the charge, and the return before you leave.

[Find your first adventure](/start)[Open the Backroads Map](/guides/fastcharger)

## Sitemap

See the full [EV Backroads sitemap](/sitemap.md) for every published page.