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Can I drive an electric can from San Francisco to Los Angeles, California?
I live in San Francisco, but I’ve been meaning to visit my family in Los Angeles. I just switched over to an electric car, and I’m concerned there might not be enough charging stations along the way. Can I drive an electric car from SF to LA?
Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While
California
is a great state to drive an EV in, taking your first road trip
in an electric car
can be a real learning experience!The trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles, California is about 260 miles. Depending on the range your EV gets, you may have to make a few stops along the way to recharge. Driving at highway speeds for a continuous amount of time will cut into your range significantly, so try to factor that in while planning. There are also a few other things to keep in mind when road tripping in an electric car, such as:
- Smoothly accelerate and decelerate so as not to drain the battery unnecessarily.
- Charge your battery to optimal levels (about 80%) as fully charging may hurt your battery’s life overall.
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