Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Francisco to New Orleans takes approximately 46h 8m (including charging stops), covering 2499 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$277 compared to gas ($292).
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
~249 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~499 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~749 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~999 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1249 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1499 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1749 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1999 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2249 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2499 mi · 46h 8m
💰 You save ~$277 by driving electric!
At 2499 miles, expect to make around 15 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 $99 for electricity versus $291 for gasoline, saving you $192 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.