Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Denver to Seattle takes approximately 23h 30m (including charging stops), covering 1315 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$138 compared to gas ($153).
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
~219 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~438 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~657 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~876 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1095 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1315 mi · 23h 30m
💰 You save ~$138 by driving electric!
At 1315 miles, expect to make around 7 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 $52 for electricity versus $153 for gasoline, saving you $101 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.