Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Portland to Salt Lake City takes approximately 11h 30m (including charging stops), covering 770 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$75 compared to gas ($90).
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
~192 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~385 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~577 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
770 mi · 11h 30m
💰 You save ~$75 by driving electric!
At 770 miles, expect to make around 3 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 $30 for electricity versus $89 for gasoline, saving you $59 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.