EV road trip · about 200 km
Bengaluru to Salem by electric car
Your trip via NH 44 via Hosur, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri: Relux fast-charging stops on the way, how many stops your EV needs and how long each one takes.
All NH 44 Krishnagiri–Salem–Namakkal stationsHow many stops will your car need?
Assumes you start at 100%, highway range of about 70% of the certified range, arrival above 10%, and 10→80% at each stop. Real range depends on speed, AC use and load.
| Car | Certified range | Est. highway range | Charging stops | 10–80% on 60 kW | 10–80% on 120 kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Windsor EV Pro 52.9 kWh | 449 km (MIDC P1+P2) | ~314 km | None | ~46 min | ~46 min |
| Mahindra XEV 9S 79 kWh | 679 km (MIDC P1+P2) | ~475 km | None | ~69 min | ~35 min |
| Tata Nexon EV 45 kWh | 489 km (MIDC P1+P2) | ~342 km | None | ~39 min | ~39 min |
| Tata Punch EV 40 kWh | 468 km (MIDC P1+P2) | ~328 km | None | ~35 min | ~32 min |
| Mahindra XEV 9e 79 kWh | 656 km (MIDC P1+P2) | ~459 km | None | ~69 min | ~35 min |
| Hyundai Creta Electric 51.4 kWh | 510 km (ARAI (2026)) | ~357 km | None | see car page | see car page |
Relux charging stops: Bengaluru → Salem
In driving order along the corridor. Check live status in the Relux app before you leave.
Relux Charging Station
Highway toll plaza / bypassVaniyambadi toll plaza, Tamil Nadu 635002
1 × CCS (DC Fast)120 kW24 x 7 Open₹18 / kWh
Station details & directions →Thoppur Toll Plaza
NH 44Thopur Toll Plaza Post Office, Palayam,Thopur, NH 44, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu 636807
2 × CCS80 KW24 x 7 Open₹18 / kWh
Station details & directions →Rasampalayam Toll Plaza
NH 44NH 44, Rasampalayam, Tamil Nadu 637207
2 × CCS60 KW24 x 7 Open₹18 / kWh
Station details & directions →
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive an electric car from Bengaluru to Salem?
Yes. The trip is about 200 km via NH 44 via Hosur, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri, and Relux has 3 fast-charging stations along the corridor, including Relux Charging Station, Thoppur Toll Plaza, Rasampalayam Toll Plaza.
How many charging stops do I need from Bengaluru to Salem?
Windsor EV (Pro 52.9 kWh): no stop needed; XEV 9S (79 kWh): no stop needed; Nexon EV (45 kWh): no stop needed; Punch EV (40 kWh): no stop needed; XEV 9e (79 kWh): no stop needed; Creta Electric (51.4 kWh): no stop needed — assuming you leave fully charged, highway range of about 70% of the certified figure and arrival above 10%.
How long is each charging stop?
On a 60 kW DC charger most cars take roughly 30–50 minutes for 10–80%; cars that accept 120 kW or more are faster on Relux 120 kW chargers. Charging only to 80% keeps stops short.
Plan with the Relux app
Route search shows every Relux station between your start and destination.