How many EV charging stations are there between Manali and Leh?

Zevvy has 10 charging locations mapped within 15 km of the 426 km route. 5 locations have DC fast charging; the rest are AC or not recorded.

Can I drive from Manali to Leh in an EV?

Yes, on the chargers we have mapped. The longest stretch without a DC fast charger inside the 15 km corridor is 358 km, so a car that can cover that between stops can make the trip. Across the 250-500 km range bands below, that works out at 1 to 2 charging stops.

What charging connectors are available on the Manali to Leh route?

CCS2 at 5 locations and Type 2 AC at 5 locations. Each location is counted once per connector type it offers.

Where is the longest gap without a fast charger on the Manali to Leh drive?

It is the 358 km stretch after eCharge Charging Station, running to Leh. Charge to cover at least that distance before entering it.

How many times will I need to charge driving Manali to Leh?

It depends on the car. On the 70 per cent usable-range assumption used in the tables above, the Citroën ë-C3 (320 km rated) needs 1 stop, while the BMW iX3 (460 km rated) needs 1 stop.

How long does the Manali to Leh drive take?

The routing engine puts the 426 km drive at 13 hr of driving time, before any charging. Add the time for the charging stops your car needs from the table above.

EV Charging Stations from Manali to Leh

10 charging locations are mapped within 15 km of the 426 km drive from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Leh, Ladakh. Each charger is listed with its connectors, its rated output where we hold one, and how far along the route it sits.

Road distance426 km
Typical drive time13 hr
Chargers within 15 km of the route10
With DC fast charging5
Highest rated output60 kW
Longest stretch without DC358 km

How many charging stops you need, Manali to Leh

Stops are the number of times a car must add range to cover 426 km, assuming 70% of rated range is usable between stops (the buffer that highway speeds, load and arrival reserve actually take). Formula: stops = ceil(426 / usable range) − 1.

Charging stops by rated range on the Manali–Leh route
Rated range	Usable between stops	Stops needed	Enough chargers on route
250 km	175 km	2	Yes — 5 DC locations mapped
300 km	210 km	2	Yes — 5 DC locations mapped
400 km	280 km	1	Yes — 5 DC locations mapped
500 km	350 km	1	Yes — 5 DC locations mapped

Manali to Leh by car

Rated range figures come from Zevvy's vehicle catalogue and cover cars sold in India with published specifications. Same formula as above.

Charging stops by car model on the Manali–Leh route
Car	Rated range	Usable between stops	Stops needed
Citroën ë-C3	320 km	224 km	1
MG Windsor EV	332 km	232 km	1
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara (49 kWh)	346 km	242 km	1
Mini Cooper SE	402 km	281 km	1
BYD e6	415 km	291 km	1
Mercedes-Benz EQB	423 km	296 km	1
MG M9 EV	430 km	301 km	1
BMW iX1	440 km	308 km	1
MG Cyberster	443 km	310 km	1
Hyundai Kona Electric	452 km	316 km	1
Mahindra XUV400 EV	456 km	319 km	1
BMW iX3	460 km	322 km	1

Chargers on the Manali to Leh corridor

Ordered by distance from Manali along the driving route, not in a straight line. “Off route” is the perpendicular distance from the road to the charger.

Connector availability on this corridor

Connector types across the 10 mapped locations between Manali and Leh
Connector	Current	Locations	Share of corridor
CCS2	DC fast	5	50%
Type 2 AC	AC	5	50%

Plan this trip with live charger data

Open the Manali to Leh route in Zevvy's planner to pick stops for your own car and starting charge.

Plan Manali to Leh

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are there between Manali and Leh?: Zevvy has 10 charging locations mapped within 15 km of the 426 km route. 5 locations have DC fast charging; the rest are AC or not recorded.
Can I drive from Manali to Leh in an EV?: Yes, on the chargers we have mapped. The longest stretch without a DC fast charger inside the 15 km corridor is 358 km, so a car that can cover that between stops can make the trip. Across the 250-500 km range bands below, that works out at 1 to 2 charging stops.
What charging connectors are available on the Manali to Leh route?: CCS2 at 5 locations and Type 2 AC at 5 locations. Each location is counted once per connector type it offers.
Where is the longest gap without a fast charger on the Manali to Leh drive?: It is the 358 km stretch after eCharge Charging Station, running to Leh. Charge to cover at least that distance before entering it.
How many times will I need to charge driving Manali to Leh?: It depends on the car. On the 70 per cent usable-range assumption used in the tables above, the Citroën ë-C3 (320 km rated) needs 1 stop, while the BMW iX3 (460 km rated) needs 1 stop.
How long does the Manali to Leh drive take?: The routing engine puts the 426 km drive at 13 hr of driving time, before any charging. Add the time for the charging stops your car needs from the table above.