How long does the EV trip take from Los Angeles to Albuquerque?

Total trip time is approximately 12h 30m, including 11h 0min driving and ~90 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from Los Angeles to Albuquerque?

Electricity cost is approximately $32, compared to $93 for gas - saving you $61.

Los Angeles to Albuquerque

Q: How many charging stops from Los Angeles to Albuquerque?

You'll need approximately 3 charging stops for this 800-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

800

Miles

Stops

12h 30m

Total

$32

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from Los Angeles to Albuquerque?

The EV drive from Los Angeles to Albuquerque takes approximately 12h 30m (including charging stops), covering 800 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$78 compared to gas ($93).

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.

Traffic Estimate

🟢 Light

10h 38m

🔵 Typical

12h 30m

🔴 Heavy

18h 8m

Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.

EV Trip Details

Distance800 miles

Drive Time11h 0min

Charging Stops3

Charging Time~90 min

Total Trip12h 30m

Cost Comparison

EV$32

Gas$93

Save$61

Recommended Charging Stops

Los Angeles

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~200 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~400 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~600 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Albuquerque

800 mi · 12h 30m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$93

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$78 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Los Angeles to Albuquerque?

You'll need approximately 3 charging stops for this 800-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 3 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 12h 30m, including 11h 0min of driving and ~90 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $32 vs Gas: $93. You save $61 driving electric!

Where can I charge along the route?

Multiple charging options available along major highways. Use PlugShare or your vehicle's navigation to find stations. Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America are common on this route.

EV Charging Guide: Los Angeles to Albuquerque

This 800-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 4 charging stops. Apps like PlugShare or your vehicle's built-in trip planner can help locate the best DC fast chargers along the route and estimate wait times.

One of the biggest perks of this EV trip: fuel savings. You'll spend roughly $32 on electricity versus $93 at the pump, keeping $61 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.