NH16 runs the east coast — Chennai–Vizag, Kolkata–Bhubaneswar, and Odisha–AP legs. Coastal humidity affects Wh/km — enable hills & weather adjustment in summer.
Common charging networks
EV routes on NH16 (6)
- Visakhapatnam → Chennai~780 km · NH16
- Hyderabad → Chennai~630 km · NH16
- Kolkata → Bhubaneswar~440 km · NH16
- Bhubaneswar → Visakhapatnam~440 km · NH16
- Mumbai → Nashik~165 km · NH160 / NH848
- Hyderabad → Warangal~145 km · NH163
Frequently asked questions
- How is EV charging on NH16 compared to NH48?
- Improving but less dense than western expressways. Always pick backup chargers and verify operator apps on tier-2 town stops.