Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Tampa to San Jose takes approximately 57h 14m (including charging stops), covering 3074 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$344 compared to gas ($359).
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
~236 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~472 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~709 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~945 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1182 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1418 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1655 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1891 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2128 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2364 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2601 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2837 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
3074 mi · 57h 14m
💰 You save ~$344 by driving electric!
At 3074 miles, expect to make around 19 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 $122 for electricity versus $358 for gasoline, saving you $236 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.