How long does the EV trip take from San Antonio to San Diego?

Total trip time is approximately 26h 53m, including 24h 23min driving and ~150 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from San Antonio to San Diego?

Electricity cost is approximately $58, compared to $170 for gas - saving you $112.

San Antonio to San Diego

Q: How many charging stops from San Antonio to San Diego?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1464-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1464

Miles

Stops

26h 53m

Total

$58

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from San Antonio to San Diego?

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.

Traffic Estimate

🟢 Light

22h 51m

🔵 Typical

26h 53m

🔴 Heavy

38h 59m

Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.

EV Trip Details

Distance1464 miles

Drive Time24h 23min

Charging Stops5

Charging Time~150 min

Total Trip26h 53m

Cost Comparison

EV$58

Gas$170

Save$112

Recommended Charging Stops

San Antonio

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~244 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~488 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~732 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~976 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1220 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

San Diego

1464 mi · 26h 53m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$171

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$156 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from San Antonio to San Diego?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1464-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 5 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 26h 53m, including 24h 23min of driving and ~150 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $58 vs Gas: $170. You save $112 driving electric!

Where can I charge along the route?

Multiple charging options available along major highways. Use PlugShare or your vehicle's navigation to find stations. Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America are common on this route.