Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Salt Lake City to Houston takes approximately 28h 57m (including charging stops), covering 1558 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$167 compared to gas ($182).
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
~222 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~445 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~667 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~890 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1112 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1335 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1558 mi · 28h 57m
💰 You save ~$167 by driving electric!
This 1558-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 9 charging stops. Apps like PlugShare or your vehicle's built-in trip planner can help locate the best DC fast chargers along the route and estimate wait times.
One of the biggest perks of this EV trip: fuel savings. You'll spend roughly $62 on electricity versus $181 at the pump, keeping $119 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.