Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Austin to San Jose takes approximately 35h 14m (including charging stops), covering 1904 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$207 compared to gas ($222).
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
~238 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~476 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~714 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~952 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1190 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1428 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1666 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1904 mi · 35h 14m
💰 You save ~$207 by driving electric!
Covering 1904 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 11 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 Jose costs approximately $76 in electricity, compared to $222 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $146. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.