Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Houston to San Diego takes approximately 31h 11m (including charging stops), covering 1691 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$182 compared to gas ($197).
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
~241 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~483 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~724 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~966 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1207 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1449 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1691 mi · 31h 11m
💰 You save ~$182 by driving electric!
At 1691 miles, expect to make around 9 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 $67 for electricity versus $197 for gasoline, saving you $130 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.