Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Diego to Washington Dc takes approximately 54h 39m (including charging stops), covering 2950 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$329 compared to gas ($344).
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
~245 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~491 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~737 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~983 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1229 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1475 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1720 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1966 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2212 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2458 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2704 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2950 mi · 54h 39m
💰 You save ~$329 by driving electric!
At 2950 miles, expect to make around 18 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 $118 for electricity versus $344 for gasoline, saving you $226 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.