Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Washington Dc to Minneapolis takes approximately 22h 10m (including charging stops), covering 1210 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$126 compared to gas ($141).
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
~242 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~484 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~726 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~968 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1210 mi · 22h 10m
💰 You save ~$126 by driving electric!
At 1210 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 $48 for electricity versus $141 for gasoline, saving you $93 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.