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

Total trip time is approximately 11h 0m, including 10h 0min driving and ~60 minutes of charging.

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

Electricity cost is approximately $26, compared to $77 for gas - saving you $51.

Salt Lake City to Phoenix

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

You'll need approximately 2 charging stops for this 660-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

660

Miles

Stops

11h 0m

Total

$26

Cost

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

The EV drive from Salt Lake City to Phoenix takes approximately 11h 0m (including charging stops), covering 660 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$62 compared to gas ($77).

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

9h 21m

🔵 Typical

11h 0m

🔴 Heavy

15h 57m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance660 miles

Drive Time10h 0min

Charging Stops2

Charging Time~60 min

Total Trip11h 0m

Cost Comparison

EV$26

Gas$77

Save$51

Recommended Charging Stops

Salt Lake City

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~220 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~440 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Phoenix

660 mi · 11h 0m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$77

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$62 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Salt Lake City to Phoenix?

You'll need approximately 2 charging stops for this 660-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 2 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 11h 0m, including 10h 0min of driving and ~60 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $26 vs Gas: $77. You save $51 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 Phoenix

This 660-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 3 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 $26 on electricity versus $77 at the pump, keeping $51 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.