Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Los Angeles to Nashville takes approximately 42h 59m (including charging stops), covering 2309 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$254 compared to gas ($269).
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
~230 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~461 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~692 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~923 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1154 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1385 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1616 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1847 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2078 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2309 mi · 42h 59m
💰 You save ~$254 by driving electric!
At 2309 miles, expect to make around 14 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 $92 for electricity versus $269 for gasoline, saving you $177 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.