EV Charge What does a road trip cost in an electric car? Pick a route or type your miles. Driving New York to Miami in a Tesla Model Y costs about $222 at Superchargers, versus $179 in gas for a 30-mpg car. Charged at home prices the same energy would cost $64: road trips are where fast-charging prices bite.
10 popular U.S. road trips: EV vs gas
| Route | Miles | Model Y, Superchargers | Gas, 30 mpg | Model Y at home prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York to Miami | 1,280 | $222 | $179 | $64 |
| Los Angeles to San Francisco | 380 | $77 | $77 | $19 |
| Los Angeles to Las Vegas | 270 | $52 | $47 | $13 |
| Chicago to New York | 790 | $134 | $111 | $39 |
| Dallas to Houston | 240 | $35 | $30 | $12 |
| Seattle to Los Angeles | 1,135 | $201 | $199 | $57 |
| Boston to Washington, D.C. | 440 | $77 | $63 | $22 |
| Denver to Salt Lake City | 520 | $81 | $74 | $26 |
| Atlanta to Orlando | 440 | $73 | $58 | $22 |
| Phoenix to San Diego | 355 | $72 | $62 | $18 |
How to make an EV road trip cheaper
- Leave home with a full battery charged at home prices: the first 250-300 miles are the cheapest of the trip.
- Charge to about 80% at each stop: above that, charging slows down and you pay for time as well as energy (Supercharger prices).
- Check off-peak Supercharger prices in the Tesla app; some sites are much cheaper at night.
- Hotels with free Level 2 charging can cut a day’s cost to zero.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an EV road trip cost?
About $17 per 100 miles in a Tesla Model Y at the average Supercharger price of $0.62 per kWh, before any free or home charging.
Is a road trip cheaper in an EV or a gas car?
At fast-charger prices it’s often similar or slightly more expensive in the EV. Starting full from home and free destination charging tip it back toward the EV.
How many charging stops from New York to Miami?
About 5 in a Model Y, charging from roughly 10% to 80% each time.
More tools: compare two EVs · EV vs gas savings calculator · home charging cost by ZIP.
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026) and EIA gasoline prices (week of October 12, 2026); fueleconomy.gov (EPA efficiency and range); DCFC Tracker (Supercharger prices, October 2026). How we calculate.