Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Houston to Phoenix takes approximately 17h 0m (including charging stops), covering 1175 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$122 compared to gas ($137).
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
~235 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~470 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~705 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~940 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1175 mi · 17h 0m
💰 You save ~$122 by driving electric!
Covering 1175 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 Houston to Phoenix costs approximately $47 in electricity, compared to $137 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $90. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.