{"id":5564,"date":"2025-10-06T14:16:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T08:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/?p=5564"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:27:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T11:57:00","slug":"a-1200-km-ev-trip-in-my-tata-nexon-ev-bengaluru-to-hampi-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/a-1200-km-ev-trip-in-my-tata-nexon-ev-bengaluru-to-hampi-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"A 1200 km EV Trip in My Tata Nexon EV \u2014 Bengaluru to Hampi and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"341\"><strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"339\">EV User Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"367\"><strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"353\">Name:<\/strong> Girish Iyer<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"367\"><strong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"377\">EV:<\/strong> Tata Nexon EV Empowered+ LR<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"431\"><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"422\">Battery:<\/strong> 45 kWh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"625\"><em data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"623\">Using the EVJoints Trip Planner, Girish mapped his long EV journey in advance \u2014 identifying charging stops that matched his meal breaks and ensuring a smooth, well-planned trip experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Last weekend, I decided to take my <a href=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/tata-nexon-ev-battery-range-and-charging-options-explained\/\"><strong>Tata Nexon EV<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on a proper long drive \u2014 the kind that really tests your planning, patience, and trust in India\u2019s growing charging network.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5646\" src=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Photos-3-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Photos-3-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Photos-3.png 555w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5647 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.15-AM-2-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.15-AM-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.15-AM-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.15-AM-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.15-AM-2-750x422.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.15-AM-2-1140x641.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.15-AM-2.jpeg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/169;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/\">EVJoints<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>PlugShare<\/strong>, I mapped the entire route in advance \u2014 identifying charging stops that aligned perfectly with my <strong>meal breaks and rest points<\/strong>. The plan was simple: drive, explore, charge, and enjoy the journey without worrying about range.<\/p>\n<p>The route? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/tools\/ev-chargingstationlocator\/bangalore\/\">Bengaluru<\/a> \u2192 Hampi \u2192 Davangere \u2192 Sulekere \u2192 Davangere \u2192 Bengaluru.<\/strong><br \/>\nTotal distance covered: <strong>1,218.4 km.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drive Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AC Usage:<\/strong> 70% of the trip (set at 24\u201325\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Average Speed:<\/strong> 90\u2013100 km\/h (higher on national highways, lower on state highways and night drives)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tolls:<\/strong> 18 tolls crossed (annual FASTag pass helped!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"44\"><strong>No<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"74\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"159\"><strong>Operator<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><strong>SOC (From \u2192 To)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"73\"><strong>Cost (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"44\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">Hiriyur<\/td>\n<td width=\"159\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chargezone.co.in\/\">ZoneCharge<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">27 \u2192 100<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">754.66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"44\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">Hospete<\/td>\n<td width=\"159\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mobilitystation.jiobp.com\/\">JioBP<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">49 \u2192 100<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">533.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"44\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">Hulikere<\/td>\n<td width=\"159\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statiq.in\/\">Statiq<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">25 \u2192 90<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">737.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"44\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">Davangere<\/td>\n<td width=\"159\">ZoneCharge \u00d7 TataEV<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">21 \u2192 100<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">705.79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"44\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">Sira<\/td>\n<td width=\"159\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zeoncharging.com\/\">Zeon<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">50 \u2192 78<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">360.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>End SoC: 24%<\/p>\n<p>Total Charging Cost: \u20b93,091.74<\/p>\n<p>During my first stop at <strong>Purohit Hotel, Hiriyur (ZoneCharge)<\/strong>, all EV spots were occupied, and one space was even blocked by an ICE car since the parking area was full. It\u2019s a reminder for ICE vehicle owners to avoid parking in EV-designated spots \u2014 these chargers are often the only lifeline for EV users on long routes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5642 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Photos-2-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Photos-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Photos-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Photos-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Photos-2-750x422.png 750w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Photos-2-1140x641.png 1140w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Photos-2.png 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/169;\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5649 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-11.04.45-AM-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-11.04.45-AM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-11.04.45-AM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-11.04.45-AM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-11.04.45-AM-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-11.04.45-AM-750x563.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-11.04.45-AM-1140x855.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-11.04.45-AM.jpeg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/225;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every charger worked smoothly, though the speed and tariff varied slightly across networks. I planned the entire trip using the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/app-features\/\">EVJoints app<\/a><\/strong>, cross-verified it with PlugShare, and charged via respective CPO apps.<br \/>\nFor my next trip, I\u2019ll probably rely only on <strong>EVJoints and CPO apps<\/strong> \u2014 the experience was seamless and accurate enough to skip extra verification.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5572 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.12-AM-139x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.12-AM-139x300.jpeg 139w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.12-AM-473x1024.jpeg 473w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.12-AM-277x600.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.12-AM.jpeg 591w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 139px) 100vw, 139px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 139px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 139\/300;\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5573 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.13-AM-1-139x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.13-AM-1-139x300.jpeg 139w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.13-AM-1-473x1024.jpeg 473w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.13-AM-1-277x600.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.13-AM-1.jpeg 591w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 139px) 100vw, 139px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 139px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 139\/300;\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5575 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.13-AM-139x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.13-AM-139x300.jpeg 139w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.13-AM-473x1024.jpeg 473w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.13-AM-277x600.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-06-at-10.56.13-AM.jpeg 591w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 139px) 100vw, 139px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 139px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 139\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance &amp; Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over 1,218 km, the Nexon EV LR consumed approximately <strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"488\">167 kWh<\/strong> (as recorded from chargers), translating to an average <strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"558\">7.3 km\/kWh<\/strong> efficiency.<br \/>\nEven with AC running for most of the trip and highway cruising speeds around 90\u2013100 km\/h, the Nexon handled the journey confidently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learnings from the Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Plan your route and charging stops in advance.<\/strong> Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/tools\/ev-trip-planner\/\">trip planner<\/a> like <strong>EVJoints<\/strong> made the journey effortless \u2014 I could align my charging breaks with meals and rest stops perfectly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep a small buffer at every stop.<\/strong> Even if you have multiple charging options, real-world conditions like queues or slow chargers can impact your schedule.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EV travel is about rhythm, not rush.<\/strong> With proper planning, charging breaks turn into refreshing pit stops instead of interruptions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Metric<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Distance<\/td>\n<td>1,218.4 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Energy Used<\/td>\n<td><strong>\u2248 167 kWh<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Average Efficiency<\/td>\n<td><strong>7.3 km\/kWh<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Charging Cost<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93,091.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Average Cost per km<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total SoC Cycles Used<\/td>\n<td><strong>~220% (\u2248 2.2 full charges of 45 kWh)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>End SoC<\/td>\n<td>24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Charging Stops<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Primary Planning Tool<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/evjoints.sng.link\/Cd9ps\/5hsg\/ig6x\">EVJoints App<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This trip reinforced my confidence in taking EVs on long journeys. With better infrastructure, reliable charging partners, and planning tools like <strong>EVJoints<\/strong>, range anxiety truly feels like a thing of the past.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>EVJoints<\/strong>, we believe long EV trips don\u2019t require extreme range \u2014 just <strong>smart planning with the right tools.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have an EV road-trip story? Email us at <strong>admin@evjoints.com<\/strong>. We\u2019ll feature it to inspire fellow EV owners, help new adopters feel confident, and show how every trip supports charging-point operators \u2014 driving the growth of the entire EV ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EV User Details: Name: Girish Iyer EV: Tata Nexon EV Empowered+ LR Battery: 45 kWh Using the EVJoints Trip Planner, Girish mapped his long EV journey in advance \u2014 identifying charging stops that matched his meal breaks and ensuring a smooth, well-planned trip experience. 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