Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Diego to Houston takes approximately 31h 11m (including charging stops), covering 1691 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$182 compared to gas ($197).
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
~1207 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1449 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1691 mi · 31h 11m
💰 You save ~$182 by driving electric!
This 1691-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 9 charging stops. Apps like PlugShare or your vehicle's built-in trip planner can help locate the best DC fast chargers along the route and estimate wait times.
One of the biggest perks of this EV trip: fuel savings. You'll spend roughly $67 on electricity versus $197 at the pump, keeping $130 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.