Hard RouteNH-748

Pune to Goa EV Route

466 km · 6h 30m drive · 0 of 9 EVs complete it without charging

Route Snapshot

466 km
Distance
6h 30m
Drive Time
1
Min Stops
Rs. 944
Avg EV Cost
Rs. 380
Toll
NH-748
Highway

Can You Complete Pune to Goa 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 Pune to Goa

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 km1 stopRs. 10895/10View specs
Tata Curvv EV502 km392 km1 stopRs. 9905/10View specs
Hyundai Creta EV473 km369 km1 stopRs. 9255/10View specs
MG ZS EV461 km360 km1 stopRs. 9055/10View specs
Tata Nexon EV Max312 km243 km2 stopRs. 7293/10View specs
Tata Tigor EV306 km239 km2 stopRs. 4683/10View specs
Tata Nexon EV250 km195 km3 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 Pune to Goa

Pune — Start (charge to 100%)
Charge fully at home or hotel before departure
Kolhapur Area
228 km from Pune
Stop 1
Networks: Tata Power EZ Charge
Charger: DC Fast (50 kW)
Charge time (10-80%): 45–55 min
Off-route: 1.5 km
Nearby: City area, hotels, restaurants
Required for most EVs at the midpoint before the Goa stretch.
Goa — Arrive
Charge at hotel or destination charging point

Pune to Goa Trip Cost: EV vs Petrol vs Diesel

Cost ItemEV (Mahindra XEV 9e)Petrol CarDiesel Car
Fuel / ChargingRs. 1422Rs. 3000Rs. 2330
Toll (NH-748)Rs. 380Rs. 380Rs. 380
Total One-WayRs. 1802Rs. 3380Rs. 2710
EV savings vs petrolSave Rs. 1578

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-748

NH-748 passes through Western Ghats. Scenic but steep gradients reduce EV range significantly in ghat sections.

Traffic

Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) near city limits. Weekends and public holidays see heavier traffic on this corridor.

Toll Info
Rs. 380 one-way

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

EV Travel Tips for Pune to Goa

1

Start with a 100% charge from Pune regardless of your EV's range.

2

Use Eco or Range mode on the highway to reduce energy use by 10–15%.

3

This route is 466 km. Plan at least one charging stop — use the interactive EV planner to find the best station along the way.

Quick Facts: Pune to Goa EV Route

  • Distance: 466 km via NH-748
  • Drive time: 6h 30m (excluding charging stops)
  • Charging stops: 1 minimum
  • Best charging stop: Kolhapur Area (228 km from Pune)
  • EV trip cost: Rs. 468 to Rs. 1422 (public charger, Rs. 18/kWh)
  • Petrol equivalent: Rs. 3000
  • Toll: Rs. 380 one-way, FASTag
  • Best EV for this route: Mahindra XEV 9e (423 km highway range, score 5/10)
  • Route difficulty: Hard

Pune to Goa 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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