Electric Vehicle Road Trip
The EV drive from Washington Dc to San Diego takes approximately 54h 39m (including charging stops), covering 2950 miles. Charging costs are estimated at $15 — saving ~$329 compared to gas ($344).
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
~245 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~491 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~737 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~983 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1229 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1475 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1720 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~1966 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2212 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2458 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
~2704 mi · Fast charge ~30 min
2950 mi · 54h 39m
💰 You save ~$329 by driving electric!
Covering 2950 miles, this EV road trip will require approximately 18 charging stops for most electric vehicles. Plan your stops around DC fast chargers along Electric Vehicle Road Trip — a 20-30 minute fast charge can add 150+ miles of range.
Driving electric from Washington DC to San Diego costs approximately $118 in electricity, compared to $344 for a gas vehicle — a savings of $226. Over multiple trips, those savings add up significantly.