Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Antonio to San Francisco takes approximately 35h 43m (including charging stops), covering 1933 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$211 compared to gas ($226).
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
~241 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~483 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~724 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~966 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1208 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1449 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1691 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1933 mi · 35h 43m
💰 You save ~$211 by driving electric!
At 1933 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 $77 for electricity versus $225 for gasoline, saving you $148 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.