Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Detroit to Los Angeles takes approximately 47h 52m (including charging stops), covering 2573 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$285 compared to gas ($300).
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
~233 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~467 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~701 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~935 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1169 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1403 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1637 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1871 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2105 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2339 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2573 mi · 47h 52m
💰 You save ~$285 by driving electric!
At 2573 miles, expect to make around 15 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 $102 for electricity versus $300 for gasoline, saving you $198 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.