Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Washington Dc to Los Angeles takes approximately 55h 12m (including charging stops), covering 2982 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$333 compared to gas ($348).
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
~248 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~497 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~745 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~994 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1242 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1491 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1739 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1988 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2236 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2485 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2733 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2982 mi · 55h 12m
💰 You save ~$333 by driving electric!
Covering 2982 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 18 charging stops for most electric vehicles. Plan your stops around DC fast chargers along Electric Vehicle Road Trip — a 20-30 minute fast charge can add 150+ miles of range.
Driving electric from Washington DC to Los Angeles costs approximately $119 in electricity, compared to $347 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $228. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.