Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Francisco to New York takes approximately 48h 30m (including charging stops), covering 2900 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$323 compared to gas ($338).
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
~241 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~483 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~725 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~966 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1208 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1450 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1691 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1933 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2175 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2416 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2658 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2900 mi · 48h 30m
💰 You save ~$323 by driving electric!
For this 2900-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 18 charging stops. Check charger availability ahead of time, especially on holiday weekends when popular stations can get busy. Having a backup charger location in mind is always a good idea.
Electric driving shines on this route with estimated energy costs of just $116, compared to $338 for a conventional vehicle. That $222 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.