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Seattle to Los Angeles

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1135
Miles
4
Stops
19h 30m
Total
$45
Cost
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How Long Is the EV Drive from Seattle to Los Angeles?

The EV drive from Seattle to Los Angeles takes approximately 19h 30m (including charging stops), covering 1135 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$117 compared to gas ($132).

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
16h 34m
🔵 Typical
19h 30m
🔴 Heavy
28h 16m

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

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 vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV
$15
Charging cost
⛽ Gas
$132
At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$117 by driving electric!

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.

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Gas Route

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