Electric Vehicle Road Trip
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.
Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.
Start with full charge
Fast charge ~30 min
Fast charge ~30 min
Fast charge ~30 min
1135 mi · 19h 30m
💰 You save ~$117 by driving electric!
At 1135 miles, expect to make around 6 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 $45 for electricity versus $132 for gasoline, saving you $87 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.