Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Houston to New York takes approximately 28h 0m (including charging stops), covering 1630 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$175 compared to gas ($190).
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
~232 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~465 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~698 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~931 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1164 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1397 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1630 mi · 28h 0m
💰 You save ~$175 by driving electric!
At 1630 miles, expect to make around 9 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 $65 for electricity versus $190 for gasoline, saving you $125 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.