Lucknow to Varanasi stops?

0–1 DC stop for most EVs depending on start SOC.

Pilgrimage season traffic?

Add reserve SOC and prefer stations with multiple guns.

Plan Varanasi → Patna as a new trip segment.

Lucknow to Varanasi EV charging

~320 kmNH315–6 typical drive

Plan now — Lucknow → Varanasi Customize trip settings Compare driving routes first

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.

May — pre-monsoon heat advisory

May and June heat across India often adds 10–15% energy use on highways (AC, battery cooling). Bump reserve SOC and search threshold for this route.

AC load and hot battery packs reduce real range — add 5% reserve SOC in May–June.
Plan DC stops earlier than winter; verify live charger status before you leave each city.

Suggested planner settings: 25% reserve SOC · 35% search threshold

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Best EV for this corridor

Ranked by typical charging stops on ~320 km via NH31. Open a model page or plan with that preset in one tap.

Top pick

Tata Curvv EV (45 kWh)

~430 km range · Often no DC stop

Easiest

At ~320 km, this leg is within a full charge for a Tata Curvv EV (45 kWh) (~430 km ARAI) when you start at 90% SOC and keep a 20% reserve.

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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 Lucknow → Varanasi.

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Highways, states & charging networks

Long-tail guides for NH31 — operators, state hubs, and NH-specific EV charging notes linked to this route.

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What to expect

About 320 km (5–6 hours) via NH31 through Jaunpur approaches.

One DC stop recommended for mainstream EV packs.

How EV Grids helps

Combine with Delhi–Lucknow leg for longer UP tours.

Backup chargers important in tier-2 highway towns.

Quick tips

Sultanpur–Jaunpur belt: verify both primary and backup.
Varanasi ghats area: charge before entering old city zones.

Frequently asked questions

Lucknow to Varanasi stops?: 0–1 DC stop for most EVs depending on start SOC.
Pilgrimage season traffic?: Add reserve SOC and prefer stations with multiple guns.
Continue to Bihar?: Plan Varanasi → Patna as a new trip segment.
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.

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