Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Boston to San Diego takes approximately 62h 22m (including charging stops), covering 3352 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$376 compared to gas ($391).
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
~239 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~478 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~718 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~957 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1197 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1436 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1676 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1915 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2154 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2394 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2633 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2873 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~3112 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
3352 mi · 62h 22m
💰 You save ~$376 by driving electric!
At 3352 miles, expect to make around 21 charging stops during this EV trip. Time your stops with meal breaks or rest stops to make the most of charging downtime. Most DC fast chargers will get you back on the road in under 30 minutes.
The cost advantage of going electric is clear on this route: about $134 for electricity versus $391 for gasoline, saving you $257 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.