Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Diego to New York takes approximately 58h 36m (including charging stops), covering 3156 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$353 compared to gas ($368).
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
~242 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~485 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~728 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~971 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1213 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1456 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1699 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1942 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2184 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2427 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2670 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2913 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
3156 mi · 58h 36m
💰 You save ~$353 by driving electric!
For this 3156-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 19 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 $126, compared to $368 for a conventional vehicle. That $242 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.