Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Antonio to San Diego takes approximately 26h 53m (including charging stops), covering 1464 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$156 compared to gas ($171).
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
~488 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~732 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~976 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1220 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1464 mi · 26h 53m
💰 You save ~$156 by driving electric!
For this 1464-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 8 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 $58, compared to $170 for a conventional vehicle. That $112 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.