Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Antonio to Philadelphia takes approximately 36h 6m (including charging stops), covering 1956 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$213 compared to gas ($228).
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
~244 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~489 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~733 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~978 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1222 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1467 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1711 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1956 mi · 36h 6m
💰 You save ~$213 by driving electric!
At 1956 miles, expect to make around 11 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 $78 for electricity versus $228 for gasoline, saving you $150 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.