Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Phoenix to Mesa Verde takes approximately 8h 1m (including charging stops), covering 414 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$33 compared to gas ($48).
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
~207 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
414 mi · 8h 1m
💰 You save ~$33 by driving electric!
This 414-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 1 charging stop. Apps like PlugShare or your vehicle's built-in trip planner can help locate the best DC fast chargers along the route and estimate wait times.
One of the biggest perks of this EV trip: fuel savings. You'll spend roughly $16 on electricity versus $48 at the pump, keeping $32 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.