How long does the EV trip take from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

Total trip time is approximately 34h 32m, including 31h 2min driving and ~210 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

Electricity cost is approximately $74, compared to $217 for gas - saving you $143.

Salt Lake City to New Orleans

Q: How many charging stops from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

You'll need approximately 7 charging stops for this 1862-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1862

Miles

Stops

34h 32m

Total

$74

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

The EV drive from Salt Lake City to New Orleans takes approximately 34h 32m (including charging stops), covering 1862 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$202 compared to gas ($217).

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.

Traffic Estimate

🟢 Light

29h 21m

🔵 Typical

34h 32m

🔴 Heavy

50h 4m

Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.

EV Trip Details

Distance1862 miles

Drive Time31h 2min

Charging Stops7

Charging Time~210 min

Total Trip34h 32m

Cost Comparison

EV$74

Gas$217

Save$143

Recommended Charging Stops

Salt Lake City

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~232 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~465 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~698 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~931 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1163 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 6

~1396 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 7

~1629 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

New Orleans

1862 mi · 34h 32m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$217

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$202 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

You'll need approximately 7 charging stops for this 1862-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 7 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 34h 32m, including 31h 2min of driving and ~210 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $74 vs Gas: $217. You save $143 driving electric!

Where can I charge along the route?

Multiple charging options available along major highways. Use PlugShare or your vehicle's navigation to find stations. Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America are common on this route.

EV Charging Guide: Salt Lake City to New Orleans

Covering 1862 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 11 charging stops for most electric vehicles. Plan your stops around DC fast chargers along Electric Vehicle Road Trip — a 20-30 minute fast charge can add 150+ miles of range.

Driving electric from Salt Lake City to New Orleans costs approximately $74 in electricity, compared to $217 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $143. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.