Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Los Angeles to Houston takes approximately 25h 0m (including charging stops), covering 1550 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$166 compared to gas ($181).
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
~221 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~442 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~664 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~885 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1107 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1328 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1550 mi · 25h 0m
💰 You save ~$166 by driving electric!
At 1550 miles, expect to make around 9 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 $62 for electricity versus $180 for gasoline, saving you $118 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.