Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Detroit to Austin takes approximately 28h 14m (including charging stops), covering 1514 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$162 compared to gas ($177).
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
~216 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~432 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~648 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~865 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1081 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1297 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1514 mi · 28h 14m
💰 You save ~$162 by driving electric!
At 1514 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 $60 for electricity versus $176 for gasoline, saving you $116 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.