Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Minneapolis to San Antonio takes approximately 26h 34m (including charging stops), covering 1445 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$154 compared to gas ($169).
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
~240 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~481 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~722 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~963 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1204 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1445 mi · 26h 34m
💰 You save ~$154 by driving electric!
At 1445 miles, expect to make around 8 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 $57 for electricity versus $168 for gasoline, saving you $111 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.