Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Atlanta to Austin takes approximately 19h 42m (including charging stops), covering 1063 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$109 compared to gas ($124).
Plan for charging stops every 150-200 miles depending on your EV's range. Fast chargers (DC) typically add 150+ miles in 20-30 minutes.
Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.
Start with full charge
~212 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~425 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~637 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~850 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1063 mi · 19h 42m
💰 You save ~$109 by driving electric!
At 1063 miles, expect to make around 5 charging stops during this EV trip. Time your stops with meal breaks or rest stops to make the most of charging downtime. Most DC fast chargers will get you back on the road in under 30 minutes.
The cost advantage of going electric is clear on this route: about $42 for electricity versus $124 for gasoline, saving you $82 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.