Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from New Orleans to Seattle takes approximately 50h 28m (including charging stops), covering 2728 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$303 compared to gas ($318).
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
~248 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~496 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~744 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~992 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1240 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1488 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1736 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1984 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2232 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2480 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2728 mi · 50h 28m
💰 You save ~$303 by driving electric!
At 2728 miles, expect to make around 16 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 $109 for electricity versus $318 for gasoline, saving you $209 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.