Yes. If you need to move your EV to another state, you can hire a professional driver to drive your electric car across the country for you. That means no long road trip, no planning charging stops, and no waiting on a trucking company.
Whether it’s a Tesla, a Rivian, a Ford Mustang Mach-E, or another EV, getting it across the country takes more planning than a gas car. Here’s why, and here’s the easy way to do it.
Why Moving an Electric Car Long Distance Is Different
With a gas car, you just fill up and keep going. An EV is a different story.
First, every long trip is built around charging stops. You have to know where the fast chargers are, how long each stop takes, and whether a charger might be busy or out of service when you get there.
Second, weather makes a big difference. According to AAA research, when it’s 20 degrees out and the heater is running, an EV’s average driving range drops 41 percent. Hot weather matters too. At 95 degrees with the air conditioning on, range drops 17 percent.
In other words, a cross-country EV trip in winter can mean a lot more charging stops than you planned on. That adds hours, and sometimes days, to the drive.
Your Options to Move an Electric Car Across the Country
Option 1: Drive It Yourself
You can make the trip on your own. However, that means planning every charging stop, taking days off work, and paying for hotels and meals along the way. Plus, you’ll spend hours sitting at chargers instead of getting where you’re going.
Option 2: Ship It With a Trucking Company
You can also put your EV on a truck. But trucking companies usually give you a pickup window, not a set date. Then the truck stops for every other car on board. Meanwhile, your new car sits on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris.
Option 3: Hire a Professional Driver
This is the car shipping alternative more EV owners are choosing. A professional driver comes to your car, handles every charging stop, and drives it straight to your door.
You skip the long drive and the waiting. And your EV is the only car on the trip.
How Our Drivers Handle Your EV
When you hire Professional Drivers to drive your electric car across the country, here’s what happens:
- Get a quote. Tell us your vehicle, your pickup location, and where it’s going.
- Walk-around at pickup. Our driver checks your EV with you before leaving.
- Charging handled. Our driver plans and handles every charging stop along the way.
- Straight to your door. No extra stops for other people’s cars.
- Hand-off. You get your EV back, ready to drive.
Because EVs need charging stops, the trip may take a little longer than it would with a gas car. We’ll factor that in and give you an estimated trip time with your quote.
Pack the Car and Bring the Pets
Moving? Your EV can carry your stuff too. There’s no weight limit on belongings packed in your car. Everything just needs to be safe and secure, and the driver needs clear visibility all around.
Your pet can come along too. Our driver can bring your dog or cat in the car, or you can ride along and travel together. Learn more about our Pet Transport Service.
Who Hires a Driver for Their Electric Car?
EV owners call us for all kinds of reasons:
- Long-distance moves. You’re moving from California to Texas, or from New York to Florida, and you don’t want a week of charging stops.
- Out-of-state EV purchases. You bought a used Tesla three states away and need it brought home. Read more about getting a car home after buying it out of state.
- Snowbird trips. You winter in Florida, Arizona, or Texas and want your EV there with you.
- Seniors and busy families. You’d rather fly or ride along than spend days on the road.
Wherever your EV needs to go, we can probably get it there. See all the locations we proudly serve.
Safety Comes First
Your EV is a big investment. So it should be in good hands.
That’s why every Professional Drivers driver is:
- Carefully vetted before they ever get behind the wheel
- Drug screened
- A U.S. citizen, many of them retired CEOs, veterans, and police officers
- Covered by liability insurance
On top of that, it’s one driver from pickup to arrival. You’ll get the driver’s name and direct cell number. There are no brokers, no terminals, and no rotating third-party carriers.
For more than 40 years, Professional Drivers has served over 20,000 customers and completed millions of accident-free miles nationwide. We’re also a Veteran Owned Business, an alumni company of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, and a member of the NDTA (National Defense Transportation Association).
Read what our customers say in our reviews.
Book Early for the Holidays
The holidays are one of our busiest times of the year, and our drivers book up fast. So if you need your EV moved in November or December, call now to lock in your dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hire someone to drive my electric car across the country?
Yes. A professional driver can drive your EV to any address in the country, handling every charging stop along the way.
Do you drive Teslas?
Yes. We drive Teslas and other electric vehicles, including Rivian, Ford, Chevy, Hyundai, and Kia EVs.
Who handles the charging?
Our driver does. They plan and handle every charging stop from pickup to drop-off.
Does an EV trip take longer than a gas car trip?
Usually a little, because of charging stops. We’ll give you an estimated trip time with your quote.
Can I pack things in my car?
Yes. There’s no weight limit, as long as everything is safe, secure, and doesn’t block the driver’s view.
Can my pet come too?
Yes. Your pet can ride with our driver, or you can ride along together.
How much does it cost?
Every trip is different. It depends on the vehicle, the distance, and who’s coming along. Call us for a free quote.
Let Us Handle the Charging Stops
Your EV should get where it’s going without you spending days at chargers. Let a professional handle the drive.
If you need someone to drive your electric car across the country, call Professional Drivers today at (214) 444-7544, or request your free quote.
