{"id":5379,"date":"2025-08-11T18:42:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T13:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/?p=5379"},"modified":"2025-08-11T18:42:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T13:12:48","slug":"no-range-anxiety-pune-to-aurangabad-to-pune-in-my-tata-nexon-ev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/no-range-anxiety-pune-to-aurangabad-to-pune-in-my-tata-nexon-ev\/","title":{"rendered":"No Range Anxiety: Pune to Aurangabad to Pune in My Tata Nexon EV"},"content":{"rendered":"

Note: This trip experience was originally shared by EV owner Sanjay on his personal Facebook profile. We are publishing it here with his permission to help inspire and guide other EV drivers.<\/p>\n

I set out from Pune at 5:00 AM with the Tata Nexon<\/a> EV 45 fully charged and a quiet bit of excitement. I\u2019d always wanted to test a longer run on an EV and see how the car, the chargers and the real road would hold up. This trip wasn\u2019t about proving a point \u2014 it was about practical confidence: could I enjoy the drive, stop for breaks, charge quickly, and get back home without drama? Spoiler: yes.<\/p>\n

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Link to read the original post https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/16MqWsT2rG\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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The highway was wide awake as I rolled through Wagholi, Shirur and Nagar. I took my first stop at Smile Stone, Kamargaon for breakfast at 8:15 AM \u2014 a clean, reliable stop with good parking (I rested in the car for a bit; the AC used about 2% SOC while I napped). I left there around 9:05 AM and reached Aurangabad<\/a> at 11:40 AM with 27% state-of-charge left on the battery.<\/p>\n

Charging in Aurangabad was straightforward even though I had a small hiccup earlier with a different public charger that wouldn\u2019t start. The JioPulse fast charger by the Reliance mall was available and the support team helped me initiate the session. From about 27% I topped back to 100% \u2014 the charger pumped power quickly, and after a short stop I was back on the road.<\/p>\n

I began the return trip at 5:00 PM, stopped for dinner at Gurudatta Pure Veg at 8:05 PM, and pulled into my driveway in Pune at 11:55 PM with about 26% left. No engine noise, no fuel stops, and the comfort of cool air during rests \u2014 that quiet, simple comfort is where EVs really win.<\/p>\n

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This trip was 576.2 km round trip and showed me two things clearly: good route planning + a small top-up on the way = long-distance EV travel that\u2019s calm, predictable, and enjoyable. If you\u2019re considering long drives in an EV, it\u2019s not the range number that matters most, it\u2019s how you plan and how reliable the chargers along your route are.<\/p>\n

Learnings from the EV Driver<\/h4>\n
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    Plan your charging stops in advance<\/strong>
    Even though chargers were available, one didn\u2019t work (MSEDCL). Having a backup charger location saved time and reduced stress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Real-world range is reliable if driven sensibly<\/strong>
    Achieved ~380\u2013392 km on a full charge in mixed highway\/city driving with AC \u2014 good planning means zero range anxiety.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fast chargers can change the game<\/strong>
    Topping up from 27% to 100% in ~20 minutes kept the trip on schedule. Locate high-power DC chargers along your route.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    SOC management is key<\/strong>
    Starting each leg at 100% SOC and ending with ~26\u201327% meant there was always a buffer for unexpected delays or detours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Amenities matter<\/strong>
    Picking charging stops with food, restrooms, and shade (like Reliance Mall) made the wait time more comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Idle AC is a comfort bonus<\/strong>
    Using only ~2% SOC while resting with AC on shows how EVs can offer quiet, fuel-free comfort breaks without worry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Drive timing helps efficiency<\/strong>
    Early morning and evening drives avoided peak heat and traffic, improving comfort and potentially conserving battery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Trip at a Glance<\/h4>\n