Los Angeles to San Francisco EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Los Angeles to San Francisco — approximately 382 miles via I-5, US-101. This guide introduces seasonal conditions and range estimates. Continue to the planner to check weather for your date, compare departures and plan charging stops.
Quick answer
- Distance: 382 mi (615 km)
- Elevation gain: 1,148 ft
- Highways: I-5, US-101
- Chargers to know: Buttonwillow Supercharger, Kettleman City Supercharger, Gilroy Supercharger
- In winter: Tejon Pass fog, Grapevine snow closures, central valley tule fog
- In summer: Central Valley heat, wildfire smoke advisories
Estimated range & charging stops by EV
Compare estimates for the available vehicles in mild, cold and arctic scenarios. These examples illustrate the effect of cold; they are not today's forecast or a measurement of your battery's range.
| EV Model | Mild (70°F / 21°C) | Cold (20°F / -7°C) | Arctic (-10°F / -23°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 310 mi · 1 stop | 226 mi · 2 stops | 168 mi · 2 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 332 mi · 1 stop | 242 mi · 1 stop | 179 mi · 2 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 319 mi · 1 stop | 240 mi · 1 stop | 180 mi · 2 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 327 mi · 1 stop | 246 mi · 1 stop | 185 mi · 2 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 266 mi · 1 stop | 196 mi · 2 stops | 146 mi · 3 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 247 mi · 1 stop | 171 mi · 2 stops | 124 mi · 3 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 290 mi · 1 stop | 215 mi · 2 stops | 161 mi · 2 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 310 mi · 1 stop | 227 mi · 2 stops | 168 mi · 2 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Buttonwillow Supercharger, Kettleman City Supercharger, Gilroy Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-5, US-101. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Los Angeles to San Francisco
Winter on this corridor includes Tejon Pass fog, Grapevine snow closures, central valley tule fog. Compare forecasts around your planned departure, then save the trip to follow changes in Live Mode. A higher score indicates lower forecast risk.
Summer conditions
In summer, plan for Central Valley heat, wildfire smoke advisories. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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