Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Antonio to Detroit takes approximately 29h 48m (including charging stops), covering 1609 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$173 compared to gas ($188).
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
~459 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~689 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~919 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1149 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1379 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1609 mi · 29h 48m
💰 You save ~$173 by driving electric!
For this 1609-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 $64, compared to $187 for a conventional vehicle. That $123 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.