EV Charging Stops: Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA
Plan your electric vehicle road trip from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA (382 miles). We recommend 2 charging stops along this route. Data sourced from the US Department of Energy NREL database.
Route Summary
- Distance: 382 miles
- Drive time: 6h 0m (without stops)
- Recommended charging stops: 2
Best Charging Stops by Segment
North Hollywood → Lebec
- 12500 Sherman Way (EV Connect) — 4 DCFC
North Hollywood, CA - Inventrust Stevenson Ranch Plaza (Stevenson Ranch, (Electrify America) — 4 DCFC
Stevenson Ranch, CA - Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger (Tesla) — 38 DCFC
Lebec, CA
Bakersfield → Avenal
- Countryside Market & Restaurants - Tesla Supercharger (Tesla) — 12 DCFC
Bakersfield, CA - Buttonwillow Raceway - Tesla Supercharger (Tesla) — 16 DCFC
Buttonwillow, CA - Eagle Feather Trading Post#2 (EV Connect) — 6 DCFC
Avenal, CA
Coalinga → Hollister
- GF4EVA CHEVRON C DC 1 (ChargePoint Network) — 1 DCFC
Coalinga, CA - Santa Lucia Square - Tesla Supercharger (Tesla) — 12 DCFC
Greenfield, CA - Ridgemark Gold Club & Resort (NOODOE) — 2 DCFC
Hollister, CA
Gilroy → Menlo Park
- Target - Tesla Supercharger (Tesla) — 12 DCFC
Gilroy, CA - Willow Glen Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (Tesla) — 12 DCFC
San Jose, CA - META MPK18-10 FC (ChargePoint Network) — 1 DCFC
Menlo Park, CA
Cities Along This Route
Connector Types on This Route
| Connector | Stations |
|---|---|
| CCS | 6 |
| NACS / Tesla | 7 |
| CHAdeMO | 4 |
Total DC fast charge ports: 120 | Total Level 2 ports: 2
Filter by connector: CCS chargers | NACS / Tesla chargers | CHAdeMO chargers | J1772 chargers
Plan Your EV Trip
Use our interactive trip planner to customize your route, filter by charger speed and network, and get turn-by-turn charging recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I plan an EV road trip?
Use ChargingNear.me's trip planner to map charging stops along your route. Enter your start and end points, and we'll show the best DC fast chargers along the way with estimated charge times and costs.
How far apart are EV charging stations on highways?
On major US highways, DC fast charging stations are typically 25-75 miles apart. The federal NEVI program is funding new stations every 50 miles along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors.
How long does it take to charge on a road trip?
A typical DC fast charging stop takes 20-40 minutes to go from 10% to 80%. Plan for 2-3 charging stops on a 300-500 mile trip. Many stations are located near restaurants and amenities.
What happens if I run out of charge on the road?
Modern EVs have accurate range estimates and warn you well in advance. Plan stops at 20%+ battery. If needed, Level 2 chargers at hotels and shopping centers can serve as backup, though they charge more slowly.