Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Jose to New Orleans takes approximately 45h 25m (including charging stops), covering 2456 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$272 compared to gas ($287).
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
~245 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~491 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~736 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~982 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1228 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1473 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1719 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1964 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2210 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2456 mi · 45h 25m
💰 You save ~$272 by driving electric!
At 2456 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 $98 for electricity versus $286 for gasoline, saving you $188 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.