Yamuna Expressway and NH44 approaches give 400+ km with plaza DC — often one stop from 90% SOC for 350 km class packs.
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Lucknow onward
Lucknow → Varanasi is a shorter NH31 leg — good for testing real Wh/km before longer Central India runs.
Kanpur → Lucknow is an easy same-day hop to verify your settings before Delhi legs.
Planning tips
Summer heat (May–June) increases AC load — add 5% buffer to reserve SOC. Always select backups at toll plazas on long weekends.
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