Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Washington Dc to San Antonio takes approximately 33h 30m (including charging stops), covering 1801 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$195 compared to gas ($210).
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
~225 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~450 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~675 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~900 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1125 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1350 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1575 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
1801 mi · 33h 30m
💰 You save ~$195 by driving electric!
At 1801 miles, expect to make around 10 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 $72 for electricity versus $210 for gasoline, saving you $138 each way. If you charge at home before departing, your per-mile cost drops even further.