Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Francisco to Portland takes approximately 11h 0m (including charging stops), covering 640 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$60 compared to gas ($75).
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
~213 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~426 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
640 mi · 11h 0m
💰 You save ~$60 by driving electric!
For this 640-mile drive, EV owners should plan on 2 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 $25, compared to $74 for a conventional vehicle. That $49 in savings per trip makes a real difference for frequent travelers.