Delhi to Shimla EV Route
345 km · 7h drive · 6 of 9 EVs complete it without charging
Route Snapshot
Can You Complete Delhi to Shimla Without Charging?
- Mahindra XEV 9e(423 km real range)
- Mahindra BE 6(417 km real range)
- BYD Atto 3(406 km real range)
- Tata Curvv EV(392 km real range)
- Hyundai Creta EV(369 km real range)
- MG ZS EV(360 km real range)
All listed EVs either need no stop or more than one stop on this route.
- Tata Nexon EV Max(243 km real range)
- Tata Tigor EV(239 km real range)
- Tata Nexon EV(195 km real range)
Best EVs for Delhi to Shimla
| EV Model | Rated Range | Highway Range | Stops Needed | Trip Cost | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahindra XEV 9e | 542 km | 423 km | None | Rs. 1160 | 9/10 | View specs |
| Mahindra BE 6 | 535 km | 417 km | None | Rs. 1176 | 9/10 | View specs |
| BYD Atto 3 | 521 km | 406 km | None | Rs. 925 | 9/10 | View specs |
| Tata Curvv EV | 502 km | 392 km | None | Rs. 871 | 8/10 | View specs |
| Hyundai Creta EV | 473 km | 369 km | None | Rs. 865 | 7/10 | View specs |
| MG ZS EV | 461 km | 360 km | None | Rs. 868 | 7/10 | View specs |
| Tata Nexon EV Max | 312 km | 243 km | 2 stop | Rs. 729 | 3/10 | View specs |
| Tata Tigor EV | 306 km | 239 km | 2 stop | Rs. 468 | 3/10 | View specs |
| Tata Nexon EV | 250 km | 195 km | 2 stop | Rs. 544 | 3/10 | View specs |
Highway range = rated range × 0.78 (real-world highway efficiency factor). Trip cost at Rs. 18/kWh public DC fast charger.
Delhi to Shimla Trip Cost: EV vs Petrol vs Diesel
| Cost Item | EV (Mahindra XEV 9e) | Petrol Car | Diesel Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel / Charging | Rs. 1160 | Rs. 2221 | Rs. 1725 |
| Toll (NH-5 / NH-205) | Rs. 280 | Rs. 280 | Rs. 280 |
| Total One-Way | Rs. 1440 | Rs. 2501 | Rs. 2005 |
| EV savings vs petrol | Save Rs. 1061 | — | — |
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. 280 one-way
Road Conditions and Travel Info
Good quality up to Kalka on NH-5, then mountain road to Shimla. Steep gradients reduce EV range significantly.
Very heavy traffic on mountain sections in peak summer and holiday season. Add 30–60 minutes.
FASTag mandatory at all toll plazas. Keep FASTag active to avoid delays.
EV Travel Tips for Delhi to Shimla
Shimla has limited EV charging infrastructure. Charge fully before the mountain section.
Mountain gradients increase energy consumption by 30–40%. Real range on this route is closer to 60% of rated range.
Charging recommended at Chandigarh (~250 km from Delhi, before the mountain section).
Quick Facts: Delhi to Shimla EV Route
- Distance: 345 km via NH-5 / NH-205
- Drive time: 7h (excluding charging stops)
- Charging stops: 0 for EVs with 360+ km real range
- EV trip cost: Rs. 468 to Rs. 1176 (public charger, Rs. 18/kWh)
- Petrol equivalent: Rs. 2221
- Toll: Rs. 280 one-way, FASTag
- Best EV for this route: Mahindra XEV 9e (423 km highway range, score 9/10)
- Route difficulty: Hard
Delhi to Shimla EV Route — Frequently Asked Questions
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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.