Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Detroit to Dallas takes approximately 24h 8m (including charging stops), covering 1299 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$137 compared to gas ($152).
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
~433 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~649 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~866 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1082 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1299 mi · 24h 8m
💰 You save ~$137 by driving electric!
At 1299 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 $51 for electricity versus $151 for gasoline, saving you $100 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.