Hard RouteNH-44

Hyderabad to Bangalore EV Route

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

Route Snapshot

575 km
Distance
9h
Drive Time
1
Min Stops
Rs. 944
Avg EV Cost
Rs. 680
Toll
NH-44
Highway

Can You Complete Hyderabad to Bangalore 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 Hyderabad to Bangalore

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 km2 stopRs. 10893/10View specs
Tata Curvv EV502 km392 km2 stopRs. 9903/10View specs
Hyundai Creta EV473 km369 km2 stopRs. 9253/10View specs
MG ZS EV461 km360 km2 stopRs. 9053/10View specs
Tata Nexon EV Max312 km243 km3 stopRs. 7292/10View specs
Tata Tigor EV306 km239 km3 stopRs. 4682/10View specs
Tata Nexon EV250 km195 km4 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 Hyderabad to Bangalore

Hyderabad — Start (charge to 100%)
Charge fully at home or hotel before departure
Kurnool Area
220 km from Hyderabad
Stop 1
Networks: Tata Power EZ Charge, ChargeZone
Charger: DC Fast (60 kW)
Charge time (10-80%): 40–50 min
Off-route: 2 km
Nearby: Restaurants, fuel stations, rest area
First mandatory stop. Do not skip — very limited fast charging options between Kurnool and Bangalore.
Anantapur / Bellary Area
390 km from Hyderabad
Stop 2
Networks: Statiq, Tata Power EZ Charge
Charger: DC Fast (50 kW)
Charge time (10-80%): 45–55 min
Off-route: 1 km
Nearby: Town area, restaurants
Second stop for most EVs before the Bangalore approach.
Bangalore — Arrive
Charge at hotel or destination charging point

Hyderabad to Bangalore Trip Cost: EV vs Petrol vs Diesel

Cost ItemEV (Mahindra XEV 9e)Petrol CarDiesel Car
Fuel / ChargingRs. 1422Rs. 3702Rs. 2875
Toll (NH-44)Rs. 680Rs. 680Rs. 680
Total One-WayRs. 2102Rs. 4382Rs. 3555
EV savings vs petrolSave Rs. 2280

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. 680 one-way

Road Conditions and Travel Info

Highway
NH-44

NH-44 quality varies. Some sections are excellent, others have ongoing widening work. Add extra time buffer.

Traffic

Long drive. Start early morning. Night driving not recommended on this stretch. Heavy trucks on NH-44.

Toll Info
Rs. 680 one-way

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

EV Travel Tips for Hyderabad to Bangalore

1

Plan for 2 charging stops regardless of rated range. Highway speeds above 100 km/h reduce real range by 20–25%.

2

This is a 9–10 hour journey including charging stops. Start by 6 AM to arrive before dark.

3

Kurnool is the critical stop — do not try to stretch past it on low charge.

4

The section after Anantapur has fewer charging options. Charge to 90% before continuing to Bangalore.

Quick Facts: Hyderabad to Bangalore EV Route

  • Distance: 575 km via NH-44
  • Drive time: 9h (excluding charging stops)
  • Charging stops: 1 minimum
  • Best charging stop: Kurnool Area (220 km from Hyderabad)
  • EV trip cost: Rs. 468 to Rs. 1422 (public charger, Rs. 18/kWh)
  • Petrol equivalent: Rs. 3702
  • Toll: Rs. 680 one-way, FASTag
  • Best EV for this route: Mahindra XEV 9e (423 km highway range, score 5/10)
  • Route difficulty: Hard

Hyderabad to Bangalore 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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