Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Seattle to San Diego takes approximately 25h 33m (including charging stops), covering 1383 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$146 compared to gas ($161).
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
~230 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~461 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~691 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~922 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1152 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1383 mi · 25h 33m
💰 You save ~$146 by driving electric!
This 1383-mile journey means you'll need to plan for 7 charging stops. 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 $55 on electricity versus $161 at the pump, keeping $106 in your pocket. Charging at home overnight is even cheaper than using public fast chargers.