Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Los Angeles to Chicago takes approximately 33h 0m (including charging stops), covering 2015 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$220 compared to gas ($235).
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
~223 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~447 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~671 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~895 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1119 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1343 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1567 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1791 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2015 mi · 33h 0m
💰 You save ~$220 by driving electric!
At 2015 miles, expect to make around 12 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 $80 for electricity versus $235 for gasoline, saving you $155 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.