Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Phoenix to Chicago takes approximately 27h 0m (including charging stops), covering 1750 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$189 compared to gas ($204).
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
~250 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~500 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~750 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1000 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1250 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1500 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1750 mi · 27h 0m
💰 You save ~$189 by driving electric!
Covering 1750 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 10 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 Phoenix to Chicago costs approximately $70 in electricity, compared to $204 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $134. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.