Road trips · 2026-09-02 · 7 min read
Kathmandu to Pokhara by EV: a realistic charging plan
Where to top up, how much buffer to keep, and why elevation matters more than distance.
The ~200 km highway is comfortably doable for 40+ kWh EVs with one short top-up; smaller batteries should plan a definite stop around the midpoint.
Climbs consume disproportionately more energy, but descents recover some through regeneration. Drive smoothly and keep 20% buffer.
Call ahead to confirm public chargers are working — do not rely on a single pin. Carry your portable charger as backup.
