EV Grids — a free EV trip planner for India. Enter start and end (optional stops), get a driving route with ranked charging stops, battery % along the route, and one tap to open the full trip in Google Maps. It’s not a navigation app; it’s a planning layer on top of Maps.

Site name: EV Grids
Domain: evgrids (type in browser — link in my first comment if mods allow)

Why I built it

Most EV tools either show every charger on a map or assume dense fast-charging like in the US/EU. On Indian highways you care about which DC stop is worth the detour, whether you can reach the next reliable CCS point, and what to do if your first choice is down.

I wanted something that:

• Plans long domestic trips (multi-stop, round trip, or simple A to B)
• Filters by connector type and minimum kW
• Explains why a stop was picked (detour vs power vs rating)
• Estimates charging cost in ₹ (you can edit ₹/kWh)
• Lets you share a trip link with family or friends

What it does today

• Trip planner with India-focused vehicle presets (Nexon EV, Punch EV, MG4, BYD Atto 3, Ioniq 5, etc.) or custom range
• Primary + fallback charging stops along the highway corridor
• SOC chart — estimated battery % along the route
• Food options near stops (quick lookup for breaks)
• Corridor guides for popular drives (highway notes + cities pre-filled in the planner)
• Handoff to Google Maps with waypoints when you’re ready to drive
• Shareable trip links so others can open the same plan

Built with Next.js, FastAPI, and a database cache for routes and chargers (Google for geocoding, places, and directions).

What it’s not (yet)

• Live plug availability — always confirm on-site or in your usual apps
• Live traffic / rerouting while driving — use Google Maps for navigation
• Perfect everywhere — use specific cities (e.g. Srinagar) instead of huge regions (e.g. “Kashmir”)

Still a side project; I’m improving reliability based on real trips.

Try it

Open in your browser.

Examples to test:

• Hyderabad → Visakhapatnam
• Bengaluru → Chennai
• Delhi → Jaipur

On the site, open Routes for corridor pages, then Plan this trip.

Feedback welcome

If you road-trip in an EV in India, I’d love input:

1. Are stop suggestions realistic on highways you use?
2. Which car presets or connectors are missing?
3. Would PlugShare / network-specific data make this more useful?

One developer — blunt feedback helps. If something fails, comment with origin → destination and the range/preset you used.

Personal project, not affiliated with any car brand or charging network. Confirm charger status before you stop.

TL;DR: EV Grids — free EV trip planner for India. Enter start/end (and optional stops), get a driving route with ranked charging stops, battery % along the route, and one tap to open the full trip in Google Maps. Not a nav app; it’s a planning layer on top of Maps.

Why I built it

Most “EV route” tools either dump every charger on a map or assume Tesla-style dense networks. On Indian highways you care about which DC stop is worth the detour, whether your car can reach the next reliable CCS point, and what happens if your first choice is down.

I wanted something that:

• Plans long domestic trips (multi-stop, round trip, or A→B)
• Filters by connector type and minimum kW
• Explains why a stop was picked (detour vs power vs rating)
• Estimates ₹ charging cost (editable ₹/kWh)
• Lets you share a trip link with family/friends

What it does today

• Trip planner — vehicle presets (Nexon EV, Punch EV, MG4, BYD Atto 3, Ioniq 5, etc.) or custom range
• Charging stops — primary + fallback stations along the corridor, not only “nearest pin”
• SOC chart — estimated state of charge along the route
• Food near stops — quick Places lookup (~1 km) for breaks
• Corridor guides — popular India routes (highway notes + one-click prefill into the planner)
• Google Maps handoff — full route with waypoints when you’re ready to drive
• Share trip — copy a link; others can open the same plan

Stack (for the curious): Next.js frontend, FastAPI backend, Postgres/Supabase cache for routes & chargers, Google Geocoding/Places/Directions.

What it’s not (yet)

• Real-time charger availability (uses Google + cached data; always verify in app before you commit)
• Live traffic / dynamic rerouting while driving — use Google Maps for navigation
• Perfect coverage in every remote pocket of India — vague region names (“Kashmir”) work better as specific cities

I’m still improving reliability and speed; it’s a side project I use for my own trips.

Try it

Site: https://www.evgrids.in

Example flows:

• Hyderabad → Visakhapatnam
• Bengaluru → Chennai
• Delhi → Jaipur

Or open a corridor page under Routes, then hit Plan this trip.

Feedback welcome

I’d love to hear from people who actually road-trip in an EV in India:

1. Are the stop suggestions realistic on highways you drive?
2. Which car presets or connectors are missing?
3. Would you trust this more with PlugShare / Statiq / Pulse style data?

I’m one developer — be blunt. If something breaks, tell me the origin → destination and car/range you used (no need to share account details).

Disclaimer: Pet project, not affiliated with any OEM or charging network. Always confirm charger status on-site or in your usual apps before stopping.