Pune to Hyderabad by Electric Cab — Is It Worth It? Complete Guide 2026
560 km. 9–10 hours. Two charging stops. A 7-seater EV. And a per-person cost that beats economy flights for groups. Here's everything you need to know about doing Pune to Hyderabad in an electric cab.
The Route: Pune to Hyderabad via NH65
The Pune-Hyderabad route via NH65 (Pune-Solapur Expressway extending to Hyderabad) is one of India's better-quality national highways. It passes through:
Total: ~580 km (door-to-door), ~9.5 hours including two charging stops.
The EV Question: Range and Charging
The Kia Carens EV has a real-world range of approximately 380–420 km depending on load, speed, and AC usage. At 560 km, you need two charging stops. Here's how we plan it:
Stop 1: Solapur (~200 km)
DC fast charger at or near Solapur. 25–30 min charge. Also a natural rest break — stretch, eat, refuel humans.
Stop 2: Gulbarga (~390 km)
Second DC fast charge near Gulbarga/Kalaburagi. 20–25 min. Arrive Hyderabad with comfortable buffer charge.
Arrival Hyderabad
~30–40% charge remaining. No range anxiety. Two managed charging stops add ~55 minutes to the journey total.
Note: EV charging infrastructure on the Pune-Hyderabad NH65 corridor has improved significantly in 2025–2026. Both Solapur and Gulbarga now have reliable DC fast chargers. The driver manages all charging logistics.
Cost Comparison: Cab vs Flight for Pune-Hyderabad
| Option | Solo Traveller | Group of 5 | Group of 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Cab (Kia Carens EV) | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 (₹2,200/person) | ₹11,000 (₹1,571/person) |
| Economy Flight + Transfer | ₹3,500–7,000 | ₹17,500–35,000 | ₹24,500–49,000 |
| Train (Secunderabad Express, AC) | ~₹1,200–2,500 | ~₹6,000–12,500 | ~₹8,400–17,500 |
Flight costs include Pune airport transfer, Hyderabad airport transfer, checked baggage fees, and airport time. Cab is door-to-door.
Who Should Take the Cab (and Who Shouldn't)
Ideal for cab travel
✓ Groups of 4–7 (per-person cost beats flights)
✓ Corporate teams heading to Hyderabad office
✓ Families who want to travel together door-to-door
✓ Heavy luggage (no baggage fee, no 15kg limits)
✓ Flexible schedules (choose your own departure time)
Flight probably better if
✗ Solo traveller on a tight budget
✗ Meeting is in 5 hours and you're in Pune right now
✗ You have severe motion sickness on highways
✗ Conference in Hyderabad with flight ticket already booked