How long does the EV trip take from Seattle to Los Angeles?

Total trip time is approximately 19h 30m, including 17h 30min driving and ~120 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from Seattle to Los Angeles?

Electricity cost is approximately $45, compared to $132 for gas - saving you $87.

Seattle to Los Angeles

Q: How many charging stops from Seattle to Los Angeles?

You'll need approximately 4 charging stops for this 1135-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1135

Miles

Stops

19h 30m

Total

$45

Cost

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EV Trip Details

Distance1135 miles

Drive Time17h 30min

Charging Stops4

Charging Time~120 min

Total Trip19h 30m

Cost Comparison

EV$45

Gas$132

Save$87

Recommended Charging Stops

Seattle

Start with full charge

Portland

Fast charge ~30 min

Sacramento

Fast charge ~30 min

Fresno

Fast charge ~30 min

Los Angeles

1135 mi · 19h 30m

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Seattle to Los Angeles?

You'll need approximately 4 charging stops for this 1135-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Recommended stops: Portland, Sacramento, Fresno.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 19h 30m, including 17h 30min of driving and ~120 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $45 vs Gas: $132. You save $87 driving electric!

Where can I charge along the route?

Recommended charging locations include Portland, Sacramento, Fresno. Tesla Superchargers and major networks like Electrify America have stations along this route.