San Francisco to Los Angeles via PCH EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on San Francisco to Los Angeles via PCH — approximately 466 miles via US-101, CA-1. 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: 466 mi (750 km)
- Elevation gain: 2,625 ft
- Highways: US-101, CA-1
- Chargers to know: Monterey Supercharger, San Luis Obispo Supercharger, Santa Barbara Supercharger
- In winter: coastal landslides, Big Sur road closures, fog
- In summer: coastal fog delays, tourist congestion
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 | 300 mi · 1 stop | 220 mi · 2 stops | 163 mi · 3 stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 322 mi · 1 stop | 235 mi · 2 stops | 174 mi · 3 stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 310 mi · 1 stop | 233 mi · 2 stops | 175 mi · 3 stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 318 mi · 1 stop | 238 mi · 2 stops | 179 mi · 3 stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 258 mi · 2 stops | 190 mi · 3 stops | 142 mi · 4 stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 239 mi · 2 stops | 166 mi · 3 stops | 120 mi · 4 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 281 mi · 2 stops | 208 mi · 2 stops | 156 mi · 3 stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 300 mi · 1 stop | 220 mi · 2 stops | 163 mi · 3 stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Monterey Supercharger, San Luis Obispo Supercharger, Santa Barbara Supercharger are charging locations to consider along US-101, CA-1. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on San Francisco to Los Angeles via PCH
Winter on this corridor includes coastal landslides, Big Sur road closures, 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 coastal fog delays, tourist congestion. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
Nearby EV routes
- Los Angeles to San Francisco
- Los Angeles to Big Sur
- San Francisco to Monterey
- Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- San Francisco to Yosemite
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