Hard RouteNH-48

Mumbai to Bangalore EV Route

985 km · 14h drive · 0 of 9 EVs complete it without charging

Route Snapshot

985 km
Distance
14h
Drive Time
1
Min Stops
Rs. 944
Avg EV Cost
Rs. 850
Toll
NH-48
Highway

Can You Complete Mumbai to Bangalore Without Charging?

No Charging Stop

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

1 Charging Stop

All listed EVs either need no stop or more than one stop on this route.

2+ Charging Stops
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Best EVs for Mumbai to Bangalore

EV ModelRated RangeHighway RangeStops NeededTrip CostScore
Mahindra XEV 9e542 km423 km3 stopRs. 14222/10View specs
Mahindra BE 6535 km417 km3 stopRs. 14222/10View specs
BYD Atto 3521 km406 km3 stopRs. 10892/10View specs
Tata Curvv EV502 km392 km3 stopRs. 9902/10View specs
Hyundai Creta EV473 km369 km3 stopRs. 9252/10View specs
MG ZS EV461 km360 km3 stopRs. 9052/10View specs
Tata Nexon EV Max312 km243 km5 stopRs. 7292/10View specs
Tata Tigor EV306 km239 km5 stopRs. 4682/10View specs
Tata Nexon EV250 km195 km7 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 Mumbai to Bangalore

Mumbai — Start (charge to 100%)
Charge fully at home or hotel before departure
Pune Area
149 km from Mumbai
Stop 1
Networks: Tata Power EZ Charge, ChargeZone
Charger: DC Fast (60 kW)
Charge time (10-80%): 35–45 min
Off-route: 1 km
Nearby: City area, full amenities
First top-up or breakfast stop. Not required for long-range EVs.
Kolhapur / Belgaum Area
400 km from Mumbai
Stop 2
Networks: Tata Power EZ Charge
Charger: DC Fast (50 kW)
Charge time (10-80%): 45–55 min
Off-route: 2 km
Nearby: City area
Required charging stop for all EVs.
Hubli / Dharwad Area
620 km from Mumbai
Stop 3
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 with hotels and restaurants
Final charge before Bangalore.
Bangalore — Arrive
Charge at hotel or destination charging point

Mumbai to Bangalore Trip Cost: EV vs Petrol vs Diesel

Cost ItemEV (Mahindra XEV 9e)Petrol CarDiesel Car
Fuel / ChargingRs. 1422Rs. 6341Rs. 4925
Toll (NH-48)Rs. 850Rs. 850Rs. 850
Total One-WayRs. 2272Rs. 7191Rs. 5775
EV savings vs petrolSave Rs. 4919

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. 850 one-way

Road Conditions and Travel Info

Highway
NH-48

Long-distance route on NH-48. Road quality is generally good on the expressway sections. Significant distance requires overnight planning.

Traffic

A full-day or overnight drive. Plan for 3 charging stops. Start very early or split into 2 days.

Toll Info
Rs. 850 one-way

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

EV Travel Tips for Mumbai to Bangalore

1

This is a very long route — 985 km. Plan 3 charging stops minimum.

2

Consider splitting the journey with an overnight stay in Pune or Kolhapur.

3

Use the interactive EV route planner to find the exact charging stations for your EV's range.

Quick Facts: Mumbai to Bangalore EV Route

  • Distance: 985 km via NH-48
  • Drive time: 14h (excluding charging stops)
  • Charging stops: 1 minimum
  • Best charging stop: Pune Area (149 km from Mumbai)
  • EV trip cost: Rs. 468 to Rs. 1422 (public charger, Rs. 18/kWh)
  • Petrol equivalent: Rs. 6341
  • Toll: Rs. 850 one-way, FASTag
  • Best EV for this route: Mahindra XEV 9e (423 km highway range, score 2/10)
  • Route difficulty: Hard

Mumbai 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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