Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Phoenix to New York takes approximately 39h 30m (including charging stops), covering 2400 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$265 compared to gas ($280).
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
~240 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~480 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~720 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~960 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1200 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1440 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1680 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1920 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2160 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2400 mi · 39h 30m
💰 You save ~$265 by driving electric!
At 2400 miles, expect to make around 14 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 $96 for electricity versus $280 for gasoline, saving you $184 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.