What to expect
Roughly 1,030 km (16–18 hours driving). Charger density improves near Siliguri and Assam plains.
Enable overnight stop mode to find a mid-route DC near hotels and charge to 100% for day two.
~1030 kmNH2716–18 typical drive
Plan now uses a vehicle preset, 90% start SOC, Wh/km from preset, and cost-aware ranking on longer corridors. Adjust on the planner page if needed.
May — pre-monsoon heat advisory
May and June heat across India often adds 10–15% energy use on highways (AC, battery cooling). Bump reserve SOC and search threshold for this route.
- AC load and hot battery packs reduce real range — add 5% reserve SOC in May–June.
- Plan DC stops earlier than winter; verify live charger status before you leave each city.
Suggested planner settings: 25% reserve SOC · 35% search threshold · hills & weather on
How EV Grids helps
Set Wh/km from your vehicle preset and use prefer lower-cost ranking on multi-operator stretches.
One-click Plan now pre-fills Nexon EV Max, 90% SOC, and overnight mode.
Quick tips
- Siliguri is a common overnight anchor.
- Verify backups — fewer DC sites in remote NH27 segments.
Frequently asked questions
- Kolkata to Guwahati in one day?
- Not recommended for most EVs. Split with an overnight DC + hotel stop near Siliguri or Malda belt.
- How many DC stops?
- Typically 3–4 fast charges, or 2 stops if overnight charging to 100% mid-route.
- Should I set Wh/km on EV Grids for this route?
- Yes, if you know your car's average consumption. Vehicle presets pre-fill Wh/km (e.g. Nexon EV Max ~155 Wh/km). Highway driving with AC in Indian heat often uses more than the brochure figure — enter your own Wh/km for tighter SOC estimates and safer stop spacing.
- How do lower-cost and max ₹/kWh filters work?
- Enable Prefer lower-cost stations to rank Tata Power, Statiq, ChargeZone, and other networks by indicative ₹/kWh. Optionally set a max ₹/kWh cap to skip pricier sites when the operator is known. EV Grids still checks you can reach each stop with your reserve SOC — if a cheap station is too far, we suggest a reachable alternative.