Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Antonio to Atlanta takes approximately 21h 4m (including charging stops), covering 1145 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$119 compared to gas ($134).
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
~229 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~458 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~687 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~916 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1145 mi · 21h 4m
💰 You save ~$119 by driving electric!
At 1145 miles, expect to make around 6 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 $45 for electricity versus $133 for gasoline, saving you $88 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.