Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Austin to Orlando takes approximately 23h 57m (including charging stops), covering 1288 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$135 compared to gas ($150).
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
~214 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~429 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~644 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~858 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1073 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1288 mi · 23h 57m
💰 You save ~$135 by driving electric!
At 1288 miles, expect to make around 7 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 $51 for electricity versus $150 for gasoline, saving you $99 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.