Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Detroit to Phoenix takes approximately 40h 32m (including charging stops), covering 2193 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$241 compared to gas ($256).
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
~243 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~487 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~731 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~974 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1218 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1462 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1705 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1949 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2193 mi · 40h 32m
💰 You save ~$241 by driving electric!
At 2193 miles, expect to make around 13 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 $87 for electricity versus $255 for gasoline, saving you $168 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.