How long does the EV trip take from San Diego to Seattle?

Total trip time is approximately 25h 33m, including 23h 3min driving and ~150 minutes of charging.

How much does it cost to drive an EV from San Diego to Seattle?

Electricity cost is approximately $55, compared to $161 for gas - saving you $106.

San Diego to Seattle

Q: How many charging stops from San Diego to Seattle?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1383-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge.

Electric Vehicle Road Trip

1383

Miles

Stops

25h 33m

Total

$55

Cost

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How Long Is the EV Drive from San Diego to Seattle?

The EV drive from San Diego to Seattle takes approximately 25h 33m (including charging stops), covering 1383 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$146 compared to gas ($161).

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.

Traffic Estimate

🟢 Light

21h 43m

🔵 Typical

25h 33m

🔴 Heavy

37h 3m

Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.

EV Trip Details

Distance1383 miles

Drive Time23h 3min

Charging Stops5

Charging Time~150 min

Total Trip25h 33m

Cost Comparison

EV$55

Gas$161

Save$106

Recommended Charging Stops

San Diego

Start with full charge

Charging Stop 1

~230 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 2

~461 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 3

~691 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 4

~922 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Charging Stop 5

~1152 mi · Fast charge ~30 min

Seattle

1383 mi · 25h 33m

EV vs Gas Cost

⚡ EV

$15

Charging cost

⛽ Gas

$161

At 30 MPG, $3.50/gal

💰 You save ~$146 by driving electric!

EV Trip FAQ

How many charging stops from San Diego to Seattle?

You'll need approximately 5 charging stops for this 1383-mile EV trip, assuming a 250-mile range per charge. Plan for 5 charging stops along the route.

How long does the EV trip take?

Total trip time is approximately 25h 33m, including 23h 3min of driving and ~150 minutes of charging stops.

How much does it cost vs gas?

EV cost: $55 vs Gas: $161. You save $106 driving electric!

Where can I charge along the route?

Multiple charging options available along major highways. Use PlugShare or your vehicle's navigation to find stations. Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America are common on this route.