Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Boston to New Orleans takes approximately 32h 55m (including charging stops), covering 1765 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$191 compared to gas ($206).
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
~220 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~441 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~661 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~882 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1103 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1323 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1544 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1765 mi · 32h 55m
💰 You save ~$191 by driving electric!
At 1765 miles, expect to make around 10 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 $70 for electricity versus $205 for gasoline, saving you $135 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.