Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from San Jose to Minneapolis takes approximately 38h 0m (including charging stops), covering 2040 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$223 compared to gas ($238).
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
~226 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~453 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~680 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~906 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1133 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1360 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1586 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1813 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2040 mi · 38h 0m
💰 You save ~$223 by driving electric!
At 2040 miles, expect to make around 12 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 $81 for electricity versus $238 for gasoline, saving you $157 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.