Electric Vehicle Road Trip
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.
Includes estimated charging time. Heavy traffic adds drive time but not charging time.
Start with full charge
~230 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~461 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~691 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~922 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1152 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1383 mi · 25h 33m
💰 You save ~$146 by driving electric!
At 1383 miles, expect to make around 7 charging stops during this EV trip. Time your stops with meal breaks or rest stops to make the most of charging downtime. Most DC fast chargers will get you back on the road in under 30 minutes.
The cost advantage of going electric is clear on this route: about $55 for electricity versus $161 for gasoline, saving you $106 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.