Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Los Angeles to Detroit takes approximately 47h 52m (including charging stops), covering 2573 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$285 compared to gas ($300).
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
~233 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~467 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~701 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~935 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1169 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1403 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1637 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1871 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2105 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2339 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2573 mi · 47h 52m
💰 You save ~$285 by driving electric!
Covering 2573 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 15 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 Los Angeles to Detroit costs approximately $102 in electricity, compared to $300 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $198. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.