Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Baltimore to Houston takes approximately 30h 4m (including charging stops), covering 1625 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$175 compared to gas ($190).
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
~232 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~464 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~696 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~928 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1160 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1392 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1625 mi · 30h 4m
💰 You save ~$175 by driving electric!
This 1625-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 9 charging stops. Apps like PlugShare or your vehicle's built-in trip planner can help locate the best DC fast chargers along the route and estimate wait times.
One of the biggest perks of this EV trip: fuel savings. You'll spend roughly $65 on electricity versus $189 at the pump, keeping $124 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.