Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes approximately 6h 15m (including charging stops), covering 380 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$29 compared to gas ($44).
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
Fast charge ~30 min
380 mi · 6h 15m
💰 You save ~$29 by driving electric!
This 380-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 1 charging stop. 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 $15 on electricity versus $44 at the pump, keeping $29 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.