Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Boston to Denver takes approximately 42h 45m (including charging stops), covering 2295 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$253 compared to gas ($268).
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
~229 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~459 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~688 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~918 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1147 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1377 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1606 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1836 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2065 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2295 mi · 42h 45m
💰 You save ~$253 by driving electric!
At 2295 miles, expect to make around 13 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 $91 for electricity versus $267 for gasoline, saving you $176 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.