How long does the EV trip take from Seattle to Nashville?

Total trip time is approximately 47h 40m, including 42h 40min driving and ~300 minutes of charging.

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

Electricity cost is approximately $102, compared to $298 for gas - saving you $196.

Seattle to Nashville

Q: How many charging stops from Seattle to Nashville?

You'll need approximately 10 charging stops for this 2561-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

2561

Miles

Stops

47h 40m

Total

$102

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from Seattle to Nashville?

The EV drive from Seattle to Nashville takes approximately 47h 40m (including charging stops), covering 2561 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$284 compared to gas ($299).

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

40h 31m

🔵 Typical

47h 40m

🔴 Heavy

69h 7m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance2561 miles

Drive Time42h 40min

Charging Stops10

Charging Time~300 min

Total Trip47h 40m

Cost Comparison

EV$102

Gas$298

Save$196

Recommended Charging Stops

Seattle

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~232 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~465 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~698 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~931 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1164 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 6

~1396 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 7

~1629 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 8

~1862 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 9

~2095 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 10

~2328 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Nashville

2561 mi · 47h 40m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$299

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$284 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Seattle to Nashville?

You'll need approximately 10 charging stops for this 2561-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 10 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 47h 40m, including 42h 40min of driving and ~300 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $102 vs Gas: $298. You save $196 driving electric!

Where can I charge along the route?

Multiple charging options available along major highways. Use PlugShare or your vehicle's navigation to find stations. Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America are common on this route.