EV road trip · about 150 km
Chennai to Puducherry by electric car
Your trip via the East Coast Road (ECR) via Mahabalipuram: Relux fast-charging stops on the way, how many stops your EV needs and how long each one takes.
All East Coast Road (ECR) Chennai–Puducherry 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: Chennai → Puducherry
In driving order along the corridor. Check live status in the Relux app before you leave.
Relux Charging Station
East Coast Road (ECR)7, SH49, East Coast Rd, Manjakuppam, Tamil Nadu 604303
-1 × CCS (DC Fast)30 kW24 x 7 Open₹18 / kWh
Station details & directions →St. James Court Beach Resort
State Highway - 49, Chinna Kalapet, Puducherry, Kalapet, Puducherry 605014
4 × CCS2120 KW, 60 KW24 x 7 Open₹18 / kWh
Station details & directions →
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive an electric car from Chennai to Puducherry?
Yes. The trip is about 150 km via the East Coast Road (ECR) via Mahabalipuram, and Relux has 2 fast-charging stations along the corridor, including Relux Charging Station, St. James Court Beach Resort.
How many charging stops do I need from Chennai to Puducherry?
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.