Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Denver to Atlanta takes approximately 23h 30m (including charging stops), covering 1420 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$151 compared to gas ($166).
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
~473 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~710 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~946 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1183 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1420 mi · 23h 30m
💰 You save ~$151 by driving electric!
At 1420 miles, expect to make around 8 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 $56 for electricity versus $165 for gasoline, saving you $109 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.