Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Seattle to Houston takes approximately 37h 30m (including charging stops), covering 2340 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$258 compared to gas ($273).
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
~234 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~468 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~702 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~936 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1170 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1404 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1638 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1872 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2106 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2340 mi · 37h 30m
💰 You save ~$258 by driving electric!
For this 2340-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 14 charging stops. Check charger availability ahead of time, especially on holiday weekends when popular stations can get busy. Having a backup charger location in mind is always a good idea.
Electric driving shines on this route with estimated energy costs of just $93, compared to $273 for a conventional vehicle. That $180 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.