Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Antonio to San Jose takes approximately 34h 56m (including charging stops), covering 1886 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$205 compared to gas ($220).
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
~235 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~471 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~707 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~943 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1178 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1414 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1650 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1886 mi · 34h 56m
💰 You save ~$205 by driving electric!
For this 1886-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 11 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 $75, compared to $220 for a conventional vehicle. That $145 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.