Ampere Nexus Shatters Limits: First EV Scooter to Conquer 13,200 ft Shipki La Pass!

Greaves Electric Mobility’s Ampere Nexus just rewrote adventure history. In a thrilling Independence Day feat, two Nexus scooters ascended to within 200 meters of India’s Line of Control at Shipki La Pass (13,200 ft). This endeavor, aligned with the Indian Army’s Border Tourism initiative, not only champions national pride—but also showcases how India’s EV tech can transcend urban landscapes and conquer rugged frontiers.

The Expedition at a Glance

• Start: Chandigarh (August 9, 2025)

• Route: Winding 425 km trek through Shimla, Kinnaur Valley, Reckong Peo, Pooh, culminating at Shipki La Pass (August 12, 2025)

• Terrain: Steep gradients, harsh mountain terrain, high-altitude challenges

• Mission: Merge India’s EV innovation with its patriotic spirit, through a powerful weekend of grit and gear

Upon completion, the mission was marked by an emotional flag-hoisting ceremony with Indian Army personnel—a moment that fused technological stride, sustainable ambition, and unwavering patriotism.

Ampere Nexus: Built to Endure, Designed to Explore

Since its 2024 launch (marked by the epic Kashmir–Kanyakumari journey), the Ampere Nexus has lived up to its “Engineered to Outperform, Outlast, Outshine” tagline:

• Certified by the India Book of Records as the First Electric 2-Wheeler to reach Shipki La Pass

• Highlights EV endurance across India’s most demanding landscapes

• Reinforces EV mobility as a tool for inclusive, all-terrain clean transport

Key Takeaways

As Greaves MD Vikas Singh said, this achievement is more than a record—it’s a declaration: Indian electric technology can power from bustling metro roads all the way to our highest border ridges.