Easy RouteNH-44

Delhi to Chandigarh EV Route

274 km · 4h drive · 6 of 9 EVs complete it without charging

Route Snapshot

274 km
Distance
4h
Drive Time
0 (most EVs)
Min Stops
Rs. 711
Avg EV Cost
Rs. 380
Toll
NH-44
Highway

Can You Complete Delhi to Chandigarh Without Charging?

No Charging Stop
1 Charging Stop
2+ Charging Stops
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Best EVs for Delhi to Chandigarh

EV ModelRated RangeHighway RangeStops NeededTrip CostScore
Mahindra XEV 9e542 km423 kmNoneRs. 92110/10View specs
Mahindra BE 6535 km417 kmNoneRs. 93410/10View specs
BYD Atto 3521 km406 kmNoneRs. 73510/10View specs
Tata Curvv EV502 km392 kmNoneRs. 69210/10View specs
Hyundai Creta EV473 km369 kmNoneRs. 6879/10View specs
MG ZS EV461 km360 kmNoneRs. 6899/10View specs
Tata Nexon EV Max312 km243 km1 stopRs. 7295/10View specs
Tata Tigor EV306 km239 km1 stopRs. 4685/10View specs
Tata Nexon EV250 km195 km2 stopRs. 5443/10View 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 Delhi to Chandigarh

Delhi — Start (charge to 100%)
Charge fully at home or hotel before departure
Ambala Area
200 km from Delhi
Stop 1
Networks: Tata Power EZ Charge
Charger: DC Fast (60 kW)
Charge time (10-80%): 35–45 min
Off-route: 1 km
Nearby: Fuel stations, dhabas, restaurants
Only needed for EVs under 270 km real-world range. Doubles as a good halfway food stop.
Chandigarh — Arrive
Charge at hotel or destination charging point

Delhi to Chandigarh Trip Cost: EV vs Petrol vs Diesel

Cost ItemEV (Mahindra XEV 9e)Petrol CarDiesel Car
Fuel / ChargingRs. 921Rs. 1764Rs. 1370
Toll (NH-44)Rs. 380Rs. 380Rs. 380
Total One-WayRs. 1301Rs. 2144Rs. 1750
EV savings vs petrolSave Rs. 843

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. 380 one-way

Road Conditions and Travel Info

Highway
NH-44

NH-44 (Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway) — excellent 6-lane quality. One of India's best national highways.

Traffic

Heavy near Ambala on weekends. Otherwise smooth. Consistent traffic flow is good for EV range.

Toll Info
Rs. 380 one-way

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

EV Travel Tips for Delhi to Chandigarh

1

Most 300+ km range EVs can complete Delhi to Chandigarh in one go.

2

NH-44 is excellent for EV efficiency — consistent speed at 90–100 km/h maximises range.

3

If stopping at Ambala (~200 km), it works well as a lunch or chai break.

Quick Facts: Delhi to Chandigarh EV Route

  • Distance: 274 km via NH-44
  • Drive time: 4h (excluding charging stops)
  • Charging stops: 0 for EVs with 360+ km real range
  • Best charging stop: Ambala Area (200 km from Delhi)
  • EV trip cost: Rs. 468 to Rs. 934 (public charger, Rs. 18/kWh)
  • Petrol equivalent: Rs. 1764
  • Toll: Rs. 380 one-way, FASTag
  • Best EV for this route: Mahindra XEV 9e (423 km highway range, score 10/10)
  • Route difficulty: Easy

Delhi to Chandigarh 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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