Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Los Angeles to San Jose takes approximately 5h 45m (including charging stops), covering 340 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$25 compared to gas ($40).
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
~170 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
340 mi · 5h 45m
💰 You save ~$25 by driving electric!
At 340 miles, expect to make around 1 charging stop 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 $13 for electricity versus $39 for gasoline, saving you $26 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.