Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Houston to New Orleans takes approximately 5h 30m (including charging stops), covering 350 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$26 compared to gas ($41).
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
~175 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
350 mi · 5h 30m
💰 You save ~$26 by driving electric!
Covering 350 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 1 charging stop 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 Houston to New Orleans costs approximately $14 in electricity, compared to $40 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $26. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.