Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Salt Lake City to Austin takes approximately 25h 45m (including charging stops), covering 1396 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$148 compared to gas ($163).
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
~232 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~465 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~698 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~930 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1163 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1396 mi · 25h 45m
💰 You save ~$148 by driving electric!
At 1396 miles, expect to make around 7 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 $55 for electricity versus $162 for gasoline, saving you $107 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.