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Why I Chose the XEV 9e<\/strong><\/p>\n This is my first electric car. Before this, I used to drive regular petrol cars. After spending a lot of time reading up on EVs and watching YouTube videos, I wanted something that could easily manage highway trips without range anxiety. The XEV 9e stood out because of its large 79 kWh battery, real-world range of around 500 kilometers, and features like one-pedal driving and regenerative braking.<\/p>\n I took delivery of the car on April 30, and by the end of May, I had already driven 2,100 kilometers. One of those trips was to Mumbai and back, just four days after I got the car. I did make some mistakes on that trip \u2014 like unnecessary charging and driving too fast \u2014 but I learned a lot.<\/p>\n The Pune\u2013Shahapur\u2013Pune Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n ?\ufe0f Date: <\/strong>June 4, 2025<\/p>\n ? Total Distance: <\/strong>406 km<\/p>\n \u23f1\ufe0f Total Time: <\/strong>11.5 hours (out of 15 hours with breaks)<\/p>\n ? Charging Stops: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n ?\u200d?\u200d? Occupants: <\/strong>Myself, my mother, my aunt, and my nephew<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Pune to Shahapur \u2013 Smooth Sailing<\/strong><\/p>\n We left Pune<\/a> around 1 PM with a full charge. The plan was to take the expressway and reach Shahapur by evening.<\/p>\n The drive was a mix of city roads and highway:<\/p>\n We stopped at the food mall on the expressway for about 45 minutes to eat. Even with this relaxed pace, we reached Shahapur around 7 PM. The battery was still at 67%.<\/p>\n That means we only used 33% battery for 195 kilometers. I was honestly surprised. Here\u2019s what I think helped:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Return Trip \u2013 Shahapur to Pune<\/strong><\/p>\n We started back at 10 PM and reached Pune around 3:30 AM. This leg was slightly more uphill and included a bit more traffic, especially near the city.<\/p>\n Again, I kept it smooth:<\/p>\n We reached home with 30% battery left, which means the return journey used about 37%. Not bad at all.<\/p>\n Since I covered 406 km using just 70% of the battery, the full-charge range looks like it could easily touch around 580 km with this kind of smooth driving.<\/strong><\/p>\n What I Learned About EV Driving<\/strong><\/p>\n Driving an EV is a different experience compared to petrol or diesel cars. Here’s what stood out:<\/p>\n Final Thoughts \u2013 Should You Take Your EV on a Road Trip?<\/strong><\/p>\n Absolutely yes.<\/p>\n This trip gave me a lot of confidence. If you plan your long trips properly in advance using EV trip planners<\/a> and drive smart, long trips in EVs are not only possible, they\u2019re actually more relaxing. I didn\u2019t have to hunt for charging stations or stop midway. We just enjoyed the ride.<\/p>\n To anyone out there thinking about switching to an EV or worried about range, don\u2019t be. The technology has come a long way. You just need to understand how to get the best out of your car.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/800-km-in-a-Day-\u2013-My-EV-Journey-from-Noida-to-Ludhiana-in-the-Mahindra-XEV-9e-2-1-300x300.png\")
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