EV Road Trip: Chennai to Bangalore

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EV Road Trip: Chennai to Bangalore (The Return Ascent)

Done with your Chennai trip and heading back to Bangalore? Don’t let the elevation catch you off guard. This is a 345 km journey, but the final leg is much tougher on your battery than the way down.

The “Bangalore Ascent”

  • Elevation Gain: ~900 meters.
  • The Critical Stretch: The 90km climb from Krishnagiri to Bangalore (400m vertical gain).
  • Consumption Tip: Expect your Wh/km to spike by 20-25% during the final climb.

Map Route
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Recommended Charging Strategy

  1. Vellore / Pallikonda (140km from Chennai): This is your primary stop. Use the Relux 360kW or Charge Zone 240kW hubs. Aim for 80% SoC here to be safe.
  2. Krishnagiri (255km from Chennai): This is your mandatory SoC check. If you have less than 35% battery, top up at Zeon or Relux before starting the steep climb to Bangalore.

Pro-Tips

  • Avoid Range Anxiety: The “Distance to Empty” (DTE) on your dashboard will drop faster than actual kilometers during the climb. Always maintain a 15% buffer.
  • Charger Reliability: Stick to the high-power hubs at Vellore and Krishnagiri for the fastest turnaround.

Have you noticed the range drop during the Bangalore climb? What’s your typical SoC when reaching Electronic City?

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The elevation climb is no joke. I once arrived at Krishnagiri with 25% and thought I’d make it, but the climb to Hosur really pushed it. Better to top up if you’re in doubt!

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Relux at Vellore is a solid recommendation. Really high uptime and usually multiple guns available. Made my last trip zero-stress.

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Here is the refreshed video guide for the return climb!

Watch the drop in SoC carefully during those final 90kms!