Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Phoenix to New Orleans takes approximately 31h 26m (including charging stops), covering 1707 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$184 compared to gas ($199).
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
~243 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~487 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~731 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~975 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1219 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1463 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1707 mi · 31h 26m
💰 You save ~$184 by driving electric!
At 1707 miles, expect to make around 10 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 $68 for electricity versus $199 for gasoline, saving you $131 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.