Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Detroit to New Orleans takes approximately 22h 22m (including charging stops), covering 1222 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$128 compared to gas ($143).
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
~244 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~488 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~733 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~977 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1222 mi · 22h 22m
💰 You save ~$128 by driving electric!
Covering 1222 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 6 charging stops for most electric vehicles. Plan your stops around DC fast chargers along Electric Vehicle Road Trip — a 20-30 minute fast charge can add 150+ miles of range.
Driving electric from Detroit to New Orleans costs approximately $48 in electricity, compared to $142 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $94. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.