San Diego to Tijuana EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on San Diego to Tijuana — approximately 22 miles via I-5. 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: 22 mi (35 km)
- Elevation gain: 164 ft
- Highways: I-5
- Chargers to know: San Ysidro Supercharger, Chula Vista Supercharger
- In winter: border crossing delays, coastal fog
- In summer: border congestion heat, afternoon wait times
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 | 308 mi · no stops | 225 mi · no stops | 167 mi · no stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 331 mi · no stops | 241 mi · no stops | 178 mi · no stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 318 mi · no stops | 238 mi · no stops | 179 mi · no stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 326 mi · no stops | 244 mi · no stops | 184 mi · no stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 264 mi · no stops | 195 mi · no stops | 146 mi · no stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 245 mi · no stops | 171 mi · no stops | 123 mi · no stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 288 mi · no stops | 214 mi · no stops | 160 mi · no stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 308 mi · no stops | 226 mi · no stops | 167 mi · no stops |
Notable chargers on this route
San Ysidro Supercharger, Chula Vista Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-5. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on San Diego to Tijuana
Winter on this corridor includes border crossing delays, coastal 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 border congestion heat, afternoon wait times. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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