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Hyderabad to Vizag in a Tata Nexon EV: My 3-Day, 1316 km Road Trip Experience

by Charles Nadar
September 15, 2025
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EV Trip Diaries is a series we conceived with one clear objective — to inspire fellow EV owners to confidently take their cars on long road trips, and to encourage prospective buyers to see how practical and enjoyable EV travel has become. These stories are shared exactly as our users experienced them, irrespective of whether they used our app or not. Because at EVJoints, we believe that every journey, every charging stop, and every learning along the way contributes to the larger movement of making EVs mainstream.

By B. Sandeep, Hyderabad

Long road trips in an EV are no longer just a dream — they’re becoming a reality for many Indian families. In this edition of EV Trip Diaries, we feature a journey from Hyderabad to Vizag (Visakhapatnam) in a Tata Nexon EV Max. Over 3 days and 2 nights, Sandeep and his wife covered 1,316 km (round trip) with ease, showing how reliable EV travel has become with the right planning and charging infrastructure.

Day 1: Hyderabad to Vizag (646 km)

The couple started their journey on September 4, 2025, taking the Hyderabad – Suryapet – Vijayawada – Rajahmundry – Vizag route. The drive took 15 hours (including stops), with 12.5 hours of actual driving.

They made three charging stops, all at Voltran charging stations:

  • Stop 1 – Suryapet (Voltran)
    • SOC: 63% → 96%
    • Units Charged: 13.15 kWh
    • Cost: ₹325
    • Time: 29 mins
    • Activity: Coffee at Starbucks

  • Stop 2 – Gollapudi (Voltran)
    • SOC: 51% → 88%
    • Units Charged: 15.5 kWh
    • Cost: ₹384
    • Time: 31 mins
    • Activity: Relaxed at the AC lounge

  • Stop 3 – Rajahmundry (Voltran)
    • SOC: 27% → 94%
    • Units Charged: 27.69 kWh
    • Cost: ₹686
    • Time: 58 mins
    • Activity: Tea break & AC lounge

Despite the long distance, the drive was smooth with reliable chargers en route.

Day 2: Exploring Vizag

After an overnight charge at a Tata DC station at their property, Sandeep and his wife enjoyed a relaxed day in Vizag. They visited RK Beach, Rishikonda, and Bheemili beaches, followed by lunch at Novotel and family time with cousins. With DC charging available locally, they had no range anxiety.

Day 3: Vizag to Hyderabad (670 km)

The return trip on September 6, 2025 followed the same route back. It took 16 hours (13 hours of driving), with 3 charging stops:

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  • Stop 1 – Rajahmundry (Voltran)
    • SOC: 22% → 89%
    • Units Charged: 23.77 kWh
    • Cost: ₹589
    • Time: 65 mins
    • Activity: Waited at lounge

  • Stop 2 – Gannavaram (Voltran)
    • SOC: 30% → 92%
    • Units Charged: 25.09 kWh
    • Cost: ₹621
    • Time: 58 mins
    • Activity: Relaxed at lounge
  • Stop 3 – Suryapet (ChargeZone @ Raju gari Thota)
    • SOC: 51% → 88%
    • Units Charged: 13.92 kWh
    • Cost: ₹344
    • Time: 29 mins
    • Activity: Dinner at the restaurant

The trip concluded successfully with no breakdowns or charger failures — a testament to the growing reliability of EV charging stations in India.

One of the big enablers of this trip was the Voltran charging network, which has smartly covered almost the entire Hyderabad–Vizag corridor. With reliable 60 kW DC fast chargers at key points like Suryapet, Gollapudi, Rajahmundry, and Gannavaram, the journey felt seamless. The only exception was the Suryapet return leg, where a ChargeZone charger at Raju gari Thota filled the gap.

Learnings from the Journey

  1. EV Road Trips are Practical – With fast chargers placed strategically, even a 650+ km stretch is easily doable.
  2. Charging Time = Break Time – Charging stops doubled up as meal breaks, coffee time, and relaxation, making the trip less tiring.
  3. Charging Networks Matter – Voltran and ChargeZone delivered reliable performance throughout the trip.
  4. Trip Planners Could Help – Although Sandeep relied only on Google Maps and CPO apps, EV trip planner apps could have optimized stop timings and charging costs further.
  5. The Journey is the Experience – True to Sandeep’s words: “For us, journey is more important than the destination.”

Trip Summary

  • Car: Tata Nexon EV Max (40.5 kWh battery)
  • Total Distance: 1,316 km (Round trip)
  • Total Duration: ~31 hours (driving + charging)
  • Total Charging Stops: 6 (all DC fast charging)
  • Total Energy Consumed: ~119 kWh
  • Total Cost: ₹2,949
  • Cost per km: ₹2.24/km

 

Final Thoughts

Sandeep’s Hyderabad–Vizag trip proves that long EV journeys in India are now comfortable, affordable, and reliable. With an EV trip planner, access to real-time EV charging stations, and growing networks like Voltran and ChargeZone, the transition from fuel cars to EVs is easier than ever.

At EVJoints, we believe long EV trips don’t require extreme range—just smart planning with the right trip tools.

Have an EV road-trip story? Email us at admin@evjoints.com. We’ll feature it to inspire fellow EV owners, help new adopters feel confident, and show how every trip supports charging-point operators—driving the growth of the entire EV ecosystem.

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Charles Nadar

Charles Nadar

I am an EV enthusiast who is passionate about electric vehicles and enjoys writing about the EV industry with the goal of educating retail EV owners to assist them in making informed decisions when purchasing an electric vehicle or charging it using various charging and battery swapping networks.

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