Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from New York to Chicago takes approximately 13h 30m (including charging stops), covering 790 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$77 compared to gas ($92).
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
Fast charge ~30 min
Fast charge ~30 min
790 mi · 13h 30m
💰 You save ~$77 by driving electric!
Covering 790 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 3 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 York to Chicago costs approximately $31 in electricity, compared to $92 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $61. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.