Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Washington Dc to Phoenix takes approximately 47h 50m (including charging stops), covering 2570 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$285 compared to gas ($300).
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
~233 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~467 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~700 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~934 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1168 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1401 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1635 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1869 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2102 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2336 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2570 mi · 47h 50m
💰 You save ~$285 by driving electric!
For this 2570-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 15 charging stops. Check charger availability ahead of time, especially on holiday weekends when popular stations can get busy. Having a backup charger location in mind is always a good idea.
Electric driving shines on this route with estimated energy costs of just $102, compared to $299 for a conventional vehicle. That $197 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.