Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Portland to Houston takes approximately 44h 13m (including charging stops), covering 2383 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$263 compared to gas ($278).
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
~238 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~476 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~714 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~953 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1191 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1429 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1668 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1906 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2144 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2383 mi · 44h 13m
💰 You save ~$263 by driving electric!
At 2383 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 $95 for electricity versus $278 for gasoline, saving you $183 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.