Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Denver to San Antonio takes approximately 19h 22m (including charging stops), covering 1042 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$107 compared to gas ($122).
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
~208 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~416 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~625 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~833 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1042 mi · 19h 22m
💰 You save ~$107 by driving electric!
This 1042-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 5 charging stops. Apps like PlugShare or your vehicle's built-in trip planner can help locate the best DC fast chargers along the route and estimate wait times.
One of the biggest perks of this EV trip: fuel savings. You'll spend roughly $41 on electricity versus $121 at the pump, keeping $80 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.