Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Los Angeles to San Antonio takes approximately 29h 2m (including charging stops), covering 1562 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$167 compared to gas ($182).
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
~223 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~446 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~669 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~892 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1115 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1338 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1562 mi · 29h 2m
💰 You save ~$167 by driving electric!
For this 1562-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 9 charging stops. Check charger availability ahead of time, especially on holiday weekends when popular stations can get busy. Having a backup charger location in mind is always a good idea.
Electric driving shines on this route with estimated energy costs of just $62, compared to $182 for a conventional vehicle. That $120 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.