Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Francisco to Dallas takes approximately 35h 35m (including charging stops), covering 1925 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$210 compared to gas ($225).
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
~240 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~481 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~721 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~962 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1203 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1443 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1684 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1925 mi · 35h 35m
💰 You save ~$210 by driving electric!
At 1925 miles, expect to make around 11 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 $77 for electricity versus $224 for gasoline, saving you $147 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.