Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Detroit to Miami takes approximately 28h 3m (including charging stops), covering 1503 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$160 compared to gas ($175).
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
~214 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~429 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~644 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~858 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1073 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1288 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1503 mi · 28h 3m
💰 You save ~$160 by driving electric!
At 1503 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 $175 for gasoline, saving you $115 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.