Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Denver to Chicago takes approximately 16h 0m (including charging stops), covering 1000 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$102 compared to gas ($117).
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
Fast charge ~30 min
Fast charge ~30 min
1000 mi · 16h 0m
💰 You save ~$102 by driving electric!
For this 1000-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 5 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 $40, compared to $116 for a conventional vehicle. That $76 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.