Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Baltimore to Phoenix takes approximately 48h 20m (including charging stops), covering 2600 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$288 compared to gas ($303).
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
~236 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~472 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~709 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~945 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1181 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1418 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1654 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1890 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2127 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2363 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2600 mi · 48h 20m
💰 You save ~$288 by driving electric!
This 2600-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 16 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 $104 on electricity versus $303 at the pump, keeping $199 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.