Roughly 1,030 km (16–18 hours driving). Charger density improves near Siliguri and Assam plains.
Enable overnight stop mode to find a mid-route DC near hotels and charge to 100% for day two.
~1030 kmNH2716–18 typical drive
Plan now uses a vehicle preset, 90% start SOC, Wh/km from preset, and cost-aware ranking on longer corridors. Adjust on the planner page if needed.
July — monsoon & landslide risk on Northeast highways
Monsoon rain on NH27 and hill approaches raises landslide and washout risk. Range drops from humidity, slow convoys, and detours — enable hills & weather adjustment and plan backup stops.
- Wet roads and slower traffic extend drive time — keep extra buffer SOC.
- Check highway advisories; have a backup charger picked on both sides of risky stretches.
- Landslides and road closures can add hours — do not rely on a single charger in a narrow valley.
- Monitor IMD / state highway alerts; split long NE legs with an overnight hub (e.g. Siliguri).
Suggested planner settings: 32% reserve SOC · 38% search threshold · hills & weather on (includes monsoon adjustment Jun–Sep)
Best EV for this corridor
Ranked by typical charging stops on ~1030 km via NH27. Open a model page or plan with that preset in one tap.
Top pick
Mahindra BE 9S / XEV 9S
~679 km range · Typically 1 DC stop
The ~1030 km drive is longer than one comfortable leg in a Mahindra BE 9S / XEV 9S. Most drivers plan one DC session on NH27, starting around 80–90% SOC.
Plan this route
Jump to chargers, overnight hotels, meal stops, or pick your EV model — each page links back here and opens the trip planner pre-filled for Kolkata → Guwahati.
Can your EV make this trip?
Popular searches for Kolkata → Guwahati — each page answers yes/no, typical charging stops, and opens the planner.
- Can Mahindra BE 9S / XEV 9S go from Kolkata to Guwahati?Typically 1 DC stop · ~1030 km
- Can Mahindra BE 9e / XEV 9e go from Kolkata to Guwahati?Typically 2 DC stops · ~1030 km
- Can Hyundai Ioniq 5 go from Kolkata to Guwahati?Typically 2 DC stops · ~1030 km
- Can Tata Harrier EV (75 kWh) go from Kolkata to Guwahati?Typically 2 DC stops · ~1030 km
- Can Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV go from Kolkata to Guwahati?Typically 2 DC stops · ~1030 km
Highways, states & charging networks
Long-tail guides for NH27 — operators, state hubs, and NH-specific EV charging notes linked to this route.
Highway guides
State hubs
How EV Grids helps
Set Wh/km from your vehicle preset and use prefer lower-cost ranking on multi-operator stretches.
One-click Plan now pre-fills Nexon EV Max, 90% SOC, and overnight mode.
Quick tips
- Siliguri is a common overnight anchor.
- Verify backups — fewer DC sites in remote NH27 segments.
Frequently asked questions
- Kolkata to Guwahati in one day?
- Not recommended for most EVs. Split with an overnight DC + hotel stop near Siliguri or Malda belt.
- How many DC stops?
- Typically 3–4 fast charges, or 2 stops if overnight charging to 100% mid-route.
- Should I set Wh/km on EV Grids for this route?
- Yes, if you know your car's average consumption. Vehicle presets pre-fill Wh/km (e.g. Nexon EV Max ~155 Wh/km). Highway driving with AC in Indian heat often uses more than the brochure figure — enter your own Wh/km for tighter SOC estimates and safer stop spacing.
- How do lower-cost and max ₹/kWh filters work?
- Enable Prefer lower-cost stations to rank Tata Power, Statiq, ChargeZone, and other networks by indicative ₹/kWh. Optionally set a max ₹/kWh cap to skip pricier sites when the operator is known. EV Grids still checks you can reach each stop with your reserve SOC — if a cheap station is too far, we suggest a reachable alternative.