Moderate RouteNH-44

Chennai to Coimbatore EV Route

495 km · 7h drive · 0 of 9 EVs complete it without charging

Route Snapshot

495 km
Distance
7h
Drive Time
1
Min Stops
Rs. 944
Avg EV Cost
Rs. 420
Toll
NH-44
Highway

Can You Complete Chennai to Coimbatore Without Charging?

No Charging Stop

No current EV can complete this route without at least one stop.

1 Charging Stop
2+ Charging Stops
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Best EVs for Chennai to Coimbatore

EV ModelRated RangeHighway RangeStops NeededTrip CostScore
Mahindra XEV 9e542 km423 km1 stopRs. 14225/10View specs
Mahindra BE 6535 km417 km1 stopRs. 14225/10View specs
BYD Atto 3521 km406 km1 stopRs. 10895/10View specs
Tata Curvv EV502 km392 km1 stopRs. 9905/10View specs
Hyundai Creta EV473 km369 km1 stopRs. 9255/10View specs
MG ZS EV461 km360 km1 stopRs. 9055/10View specs
Tata Nexon EV Max312 km243 km2 stopRs. 7293/10View specs
Tata Tigor EV306 km239 km2 stopRs. 4683/10View specs
Tata Nexon EV250 km195 km3 stopRs. 5442/10View specs

Highway range = rated range × 0.78 (real-world highway efficiency factor). Trip cost at Rs. 18/kWh public DC fast charger.

Charging Stops on Chennai to Coimbatore

Chennai — Start (charge to 100%)
Charge fully at home or hotel before departure
Salem Area
336 km from Chennai
Stop 1
Networks: Tata Power EZ Charge, ChargeZone
Charger: DC Fast (50 kW)
Charge time (10-80%): 45–55 min
Off-route: 1.5 km
Nearby: City area with restaurants
Required for EVs under 370 km real-world range.
Coimbatore — Arrive
Charge at hotel or destination charging point

Chennai to Coimbatore Trip Cost: EV vs Petrol vs Diesel

Cost ItemEV (Mahindra XEV 9e)Petrol CarDiesel Car
Fuel / ChargingRs. 1422Rs. 3187Rs. 2475
Toll (NH-44)Rs. 420Rs. 420Rs. 420
Total One-WayRs. 1842Rs. 3607Rs. 2895
EV savings vs petrolSave Rs. 1765

Assumptions: Public DC charger at Rs. 18/kWh · Petrol at Rs. 103/L, 16 kmpl · Diesel at Rs. 90/L, 18 kmpl · Toll at Rs. 420 one-way

Road Conditions and Travel Info

Highway
NH-44

NH-44 connects Chennai and Coimbatore. Check current road conditions before departure as quality may vary by section.

Traffic

Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) near city limits. Weekends and public holidays see heavier traffic on this corridor.

Toll Info
Rs. 420 one-way

FASTag mandatory at all toll plazas. Keep FASTag active to avoid delays.

EV Travel Tips for Chennai to Coimbatore

1

Start with a 100% charge from Chennai regardless of your EV's range.

2

Use Eco or Range mode on the highway to reduce energy use by 10–15%.

3

This route is 495 km. Plan at least one charging stop — use the interactive EV planner to find the best station along the way.

Quick Facts: Chennai to Coimbatore EV Route

  • Distance: 495 km via NH-44
  • Drive time: 7h (excluding charging stops)
  • Charging stops: 1 minimum
  • Best charging stop: Salem Area (336 km from Chennai)
  • EV trip cost: Rs. 468 to Rs. 1422 (public charger, Rs. 18/kWh)
  • Petrol equivalent: Rs. 3187
  • Toll: Rs. 420 one-way, FASTag
  • Best EV for this route: Mahindra XEV 9e (423 km highway range, score 5/10)
  • Route difficulty: Moderate

Chennai to Coimbatore EV Route — Frequently Asked Questions

About This Page

Last updated: June 2025

Route data: Google Maps Directions API

EV range figures: Manufacturer ARAI ratings adjusted by 0.78 highway efficiency factor

Charging stops: Google Places API and OpenChargeMap

Fuel prices: Indian Oil Corporation retail rates (June 2025) — Petrol Rs. 103/L, Diesel Rs. 90/L

Toll: NHAI official schedule

Charging cost: Average public DC fast charger rate Rs. 18/kWh

Charging stops are calculated at 70% of real-world range to ensure a safe buffer. Real-world highway range is ARAI-rated range × 0.78.

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