Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Los Angeles to Boston takes approximately 62h 37m (including charging stops), covering 3368 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$378 compared to gas ($393).
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
~240 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~481 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~721 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~962 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1202 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1443 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1684 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1924 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2165 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2405 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2646 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2886 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~3127 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
3368 mi · 62h 37m
💰 You save ~$378 by driving electric!
At 3368 miles, expect to make around 21 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 $134 for electricity versus $392 for gasoline, saving you $258 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.