How long does the EV trip take from Denver to Los Angeles?

Total trip time is approximately 17h 0m, including 15h 0min driving and ~120 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from Denver to Los Angeles?

Electricity cost is approximately $40, compared to $119 for gas - saving you $79.

Denver to Los Angeles

Q: How many charging stops from Denver to Los Angeles?

You'll need approximately 4 charging stops for this 1020-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1020

Miles

Stops

17h 0m

Total

$40

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from Denver to Los Angeles?

The EV drive from Denver to Los Angeles takes approximately 17h 0m (including charging stops), covering 1020 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$104 compared to gas ($119).

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.

Traffic Estimate

🟢 Light

14h 27m

🔵 Typical

17h 0m

🔴 Heavy

24h 39m

Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.

EV Trip Details

Distance1020 miles

Drive Time15h 0min

Charging Stops4

Charging Time~120 min

Total Trip17h 0m

Cost Comparison

EV$40

Gas$119

Save$79

Recommended Charging Stops

Denver

Start with full charge

Salt Lake City

Fast charge ~30 min

Las Vegas

Fast charge ~30 min

Los Angeles

1020 mi · 17h 0m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$119

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$104 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Denver to Los Angeles?

You'll need approximately 4 charging stops for this 1020-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Recommended stops: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 17h 0m, including 15h 0min of driving and ~120 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $40 vs Gas: $119. You save $79 driving electric!

Where can I charge along the route?

Recommended charging locations include Salt Lake City, Las Vegas. Tesla Superchargers and major networks like Electrify America have stations along this route.