Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Boston to Phoenix takes approximately 55h 13m (including charging stops), covering 2983 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$333 compared to gas ($348).
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
~248 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~497 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~745 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~994 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1242 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1491 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1740 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1988 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2237 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2485 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2734 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2983 mi · 55h 13m
💰 You save ~$333 by driving electric!
At 2983 miles, expect to make around 18 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 $119 for electricity versus $348 for gasoline, saving you $229 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.