Mumbai to Pune EV Route
149 km · 2h 30m drive · 9 of 9 EVs complete it without charging
Route Snapshot
Can You Complete Mumbai to Pune 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)
- Tata Nexon EV Max(243 km real range)
- Tata Tigor EV(239 km real range)
- Tata Nexon EV(195 km real range)
All listed EVs either need no stop or more than one stop on this route.
No EV in our list requires 2+ stops for this route.
Best EVs for Mumbai to Pune
| EV Model | Rated Range | Highway Range | Stops Needed | Trip Cost | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahindra XEV 9e | 542 km | 423 km | None | Rs. 501 | 10/10 | View specs |
| Mahindra BE 6 | 535 km | 417 km | None | Rs. 508 | 10/10 | View specs |
| BYD Atto 3 | 521 km | 406 km | None | Rs. 400 | 10/10 | View specs |
| Tata Curvv EV | 502 km | 392 km | None | Rs. 376 | 10/10 | View specs |
| Hyundai Creta EV | 473 km | 369 km | None | Rs. 374 | 10/10 | View specs |
| MG ZS EV | 461 km | 360 km | None | Rs. 375 | 10/10 | View specs |
| Tata Nexon EV Max | 312 km | 243 km | None | Rs. 447 | 9/10 | View specs |
| Tata Tigor EV | 306 km | 239 km | None | Rs. 292 | 9/10 | View specs |
| Tata Nexon EV | 250 km | 195 km | None | Rs. 415 | 8/10 | View specs |
Highway range = rated range × 0.78 (real-world highway efficiency factor). Trip cost at Rs. 18/kWh public DC fast charger.
Mumbai to Pune Trip Cost: EV vs Petrol vs Diesel
| Cost Item | EV (Mahindra XEV 9e) | Petrol Car | Diesel Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel / Charging | Rs. 501 | Rs. 959 | Rs. 745 |
| Toll (Mumbai–Pune Expressway (NH-48)) | Rs. 275 | Rs. 275 | Rs. 275 |
| Total One-Way | Rs. 776 | Rs. 1234 | Rs. 1020 |
| EV savings vs petrol | Save Rs. 458 | — | — |
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. 275 one-way
Road Conditions and Travel Info
Mumbai–Pune Expressway — 6-lane. Some gradients near Khandala and Lonavala ghat section. Expect 10–15% higher energy use on climbs.
Heavy on Friday evenings and Monday mornings. Khandala ghat can be slow on weekends. Best time: 6–9 AM weekdays.
FASTag mandatory at all toll plazas. Keep FASTag active to avoid delays.
EV Travel Tips for Mumbai to Pune
Mumbai to Pune is the easiest EV highway route in India. Any modern EV handles it comfortably.
Ghat sections near Khandala increase energy consumption by 8–12% vs flat highway. Regenerative braking helps on the descent.
EV charging stations are available at Lonavala, Khopoli, and multiple locations in Pune.
Quick Facts: Mumbai to Pune EV Route
- Distance: 149 km via Mumbai–Pune Expressway (NH-48)
- Drive time: 2h 30m (excluding charging stops)
- Charging stops: 0 for EVs with 195+ km real range
- EV trip cost: Rs. 292 to Rs. 508 (public charger, Rs. 18/kWh)
- Petrol equivalent: Rs. 959
- Toll: Rs. 275 one-way, FASTag
- Best EV for this route: Mahindra XEV 9e (423 km highway range, score 10/10)
- Route difficulty: Easy
Mumbai to Pune 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.