Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Austin to Washington Dc takes approximately 31h 30m (including charging stops), covering 1711 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$185 compared to gas ($200).
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
~244 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~488 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~733 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~977 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1222 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1466 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1711 mi · 31h 30m
💰 You save ~$185 by driving electric!
Covering 1711 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 10 charging stops for most electric vehicles. Plan your stops around DC fast chargers along Electric Vehicle Road Trip — a 20-30 minute fast charge can add 150+ miles of range.
Driving electric from Austin to Washington DC costs approximately $68 in electricity, compared to $199 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $131. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.