With a charging capacity of 175 kW DC fast charging, the XEV 9e Pack Three can charge the battery from 20-80% in under 20 minutes. They call this a game changer for EV long distance travel. But this can only work in practice if fast charging infrastructure is available and reliable on Indian highways. In addition, it prompts questions around the effect that frequent fast charging has on battery life, the actual charging speeds possible at public stations and the relative time taken to refuel a conventional ICE vehicle on road trips. For some, that versatility for both city and highway use makes the XEV 9e truly versatile, but for others, the current state of charging infrastructure might make them skeptical.