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

Total trip time is approximately 24h 30m, including 22h 0min driving and ~150 minutes of charging.

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

Electricity cost is approximately $56, compared to $165 for gas - saving you $109.

Seattle to Phoenix

Q: How many charging stops from Seattle to Phoenix?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1420-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1420

Miles

Stops

24h 30m

Total

$56

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from Seattle to Phoenix?

The EV drive from Seattle to Phoenix takes approximately 24h 30m (including charging stops), covering 1420 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$151 compared to gas ($166).

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

20h 50m

🔵 Typical

24h 30m

🔴 Heavy

35h 32m

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

EV Trip Details

Distance1420 miles

Drive Time22h 0min

Charging Stops5

Charging Time~150 min

Total Trip24h 30m

Cost Comparison

EV$56

Gas$165

Save$109

Recommended Charging Stops

Seattle

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~236 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~473 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~710 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~946 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1183 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Phoenix

1420 mi · 24h 30m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$166

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$151 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from Seattle to Phoenix?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1420-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 5 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 24h 30m, including 22h 0min of driving and ~150 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $56 vs Gas: $165. You save $109 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.

EV Charging Guide: Seattle to Phoenix

This 1420-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 8 charging stops. Apps like PlugShare or your vehicle's built-in trip planner can help locate the best DC fast chargers along the route and estimate wait times.

One of the biggest perks of this EV trip: fuel savings. You'll spend roughly $56 on electricity versus $165 at the pump, keeping $109 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.