Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Chicago to Phoenix takes approximately 27h 0m (including charging stops), covering 1750 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$189 compared to gas ($204).
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
~250 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~500 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~750 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1000 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1250 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1500 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1750 mi · 27h 0m
💰 You save ~$189 by driving electric!
For this 1750-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 10 charging stops. Check charger availability ahead of time, especially on holiday weekends when popular stations can get busy. Having a backup charger location in mind is always a good idea.
Electric driving shines on this route with estimated energy costs of just $70, compared to $204 for a conventional vehicle. That $134 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.