Many popular weekend escapes are well within the range of today's electric cars. Here are some ideas, with approximate one-way road distances. Charge at your destination or on the way back, and you are set.
Distances are approximate and depend on your route. Real range drops at highway speeds, with air conditioning, and on steep climbs. Always check your car's range and plan a backup charging stop.
From Kochi
- Alappuzha (about 55 km): backwaters and houseboats.
- Athirappilly (about 65 km): waterfalls and forest drives.
- Munnar (about 125 km): tea estates. The climb uses more energy, but you regain some on the way down.
- Vagamon (about 100 km): meadows and pine forests; also a steep climb.
From Thiruvananthapuram
- Kovalam (about 15 km) and Varkala (about 50 km): beaches and cliffs.
- Ponmudi (about 60 km): hill station with hairpin bends.
- Kanyakumari (about 90 km): the southern tip of India.
From Kozhikode
- Wayanad (Kalpetta) (about 75 km): hills, forests and spice plantations, via the Thamarassery ghat.
- Kappad and Beypore (under 25 km): beaches and boatbuilding heritage.
From Bengaluru
- Nandi Hills (about 60 km): sunrise views.
- Mysuru (about 145 km): palaces and gardens, on a well-charged corridor.
From Chennai
- Mahabalipuram (about 55 km): shore temples and beaches.
- Puducherry (about 150 km): French quarter and seafront along the coast road.
From Mumbai
- Lonavala (about 85 km): hills and viewpoints via the expressway, which has frequent fast chargers.
Tips for hill drives
- Climbing uses more energy; descending recovers some through regenerative braking.
- Start with a higher charge for mountain trips.
- Choose stays with charging. See destination charging.
Plan your stops with the EVee Buddy app and see our road trip checklist.