Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Diego to San Antonio 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.
Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.
Start with full charge
~244 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~488 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~732 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~976 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1220 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1464 mi · 26h 53m
💰 You save ~$156 by driving electric!
This 1464-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 8 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 $58 on electricity versus $170 at the pump, keeping $112 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.