Lucknow to Varanasi stops?

0–1 DC stop for most EVs depending on start SOC.

Pilgrimage season traffic?

Add reserve SOC and prefer stations with multiple guns.

Plan Varanasi → Patna as a new trip segment.

Central India

UP heartland route to Kashi — moderate charger spacing.

~320 kmNH315–6 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 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

About 320 km (5–6 hours) via NH31 through Jaunpur approaches.

One DC stop recommended for mainstream EV packs.

Combine with Delhi–Lucknow leg for longer UP tours.

Backup chargers important in tier-2 highway towns.

Lucknow to Varanasi stops?: 0–1 DC stop for most EVs depending on start SOC.
Pilgrimage season traffic?: Add reserve SOC and prefer stations with multiple guns.
Continue to Bihar?: Plan Varanasi → Patna as a new trip segment.
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.