Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Salt Lake City to New York takes approximately 47h 37m (including charging stops), covering 2558 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$283 compared to gas ($298).
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
~697 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~930 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1162 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1395 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1627 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1860 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2092 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2325 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2558 mi · 47h 37m
💰 You save ~$283 by driving electric!
This 2558-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 15 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 $102 on electricity versus $298 at the pump, keeping $196 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.