Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Los Angeles to Minneapolis takes approximately 36h 27m (including charging stops), covering 1977 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$216 compared to gas ($231).
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
~247 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~494 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~741 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~988 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1235 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1482 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1729 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1977 mi · 36h 27m
💰 You save ~$216 by driving electric!
At 1977 miles, expect to make around 11 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 $79 for electricity versus $230 for gasoline, saving you $151 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.