Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Portland to Austin takes approximately 41h 0m (including charging stops), covering 2220 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$244 compared to gas ($259).
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
~246 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~493 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~740 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~986 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1233 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1480 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1726 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1973 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2220 mi · 41h 0m
💰 You save ~$244 by driving electric!
At 2220 miles, expect to make around 13 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 $88 for electricity versus $259 for gasoline, saving you $171 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.