Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from New Orleans to Salt Lake City takes approximately 34h 32m (including charging stops), covering 1862 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$202 compared to gas ($217).
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
~232 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~465 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~698 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~931 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1163 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1396 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1629 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1862 mi · 34h 32m
💰 You save ~$202 by driving electric!
At 1862 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 $74 for electricity versus $217 for gasoline, saving you $143 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.