Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Austin to San Diego takes approximately 28h 0m (including charging stops), covering 1501 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$160 compared to gas ($175).
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
~214 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~428 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~643 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~857 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1072 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1286 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1501 mi · 28h 0m
💰 You save ~$160 by driving electric!
Covering 1501 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 8 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 Austin to San Diego costs approximately $60 in electricity, compared to $175 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $115. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.