Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from New Orleans to San Diego takes approximately 38h 46m (including charging stops), covering 2087 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$228 compared to gas ($243).
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
~231 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~463 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~695 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~927 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1159 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1391 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1623 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1855 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2087 mi · 38h 46m
💰 You save ~$228 by driving electric!
Covering 2087 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 12 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 New Orleans to San Diego costs approximately $83 in electricity, compared to $243 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $160. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.