Everything EV Range: Where Every EV Can Take You in SoCal

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a range of distances on a single charge, varying by make and model. Understanding these ranges can help you find the right EV for your lifestyle and plan your next staycation effectively for the EV you have.

Here's our breakdown of EV range and places you can reach from Santa Ana, California, within their ranges.​

Short Range EVs (Up to 150 miles)

Examples:

• Mini Cooper SE: ~110 miles​

• Mazda MX-30: ~100 miles​

Destinations:

• Palm Springs, CA – ~94 miles​

• Ventura, CA – ~99 miles​

• Imperial Beach, CA – ~100 miles

Mid-Range EVs (150-250 miles)

Examples:

• Nissan Leaf Plus: ~226 miles​gertaanneliese.pages.dev+7Cars.com+7Business Insider+7

• Hyundai Kona Electric: ~258 miles​

• Chevrolet Bolt EV: ~259 miles​Cars.com

Destinations:

• San Diego, CA – ~90 miles​

• Big Bear Lake, CA – ~95 miles​

• Santa Barbara, CA – ~120 miles​

Long-Range EVs (250–350 miles)

• Examples:

  • Tesla Model 3 Long Range: ~358 miles​

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E: ~305 miles​

  • Volkswagen ID.4: ~275 miles​

Destinations:

• Las Vegas, NV – ~270 miles

• Pismo Beach, CA – ~200 miles​

• Joshua Tree National Park, CA – ~130 miles

Ultra Long-Range EVs (350+ miles)

• Examples:

  • Lucid Air Dream Edition: ~503 miles​

  • Tesla Model S Long Range: ~405 miles​

  • Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+: ~350 miles​

Destination

• San Francisco, CA – ~420 miles

• Lake Tahoe, CA – ~480 miles​

• Phoenix, AZ – ~370 miles