Eicher Pro X EV becomes first electric truck to complete Kashmir to Kanyakumari route, sets four records
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What Happened
Eicher Pro X EV, a commercially available electric small truck, completed a 4,000+ kilometer journey from Srinagar to Kanyakumari in 6 days, setting four records recognized by the India Book of Records. The truck navigated diverse terrains from the Himalayas to coastal plains using public charging infrastructure.
over 4,000km
Covered from Srinagar to Kanyakumari in 6 days
Departed from Srinagar, Kashmir
Arrived in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
“The record-setting performance of the Eicher Pro X reinforces our unwavering focus on application excellence, reliability, and performance.”
Why this matters
This real-world endurance test proves that electric commercial vehicles are viable for long-haul logistics, building confidence among fleet operators and supporting India's net-zero goals.
Terms in This Story
- K2K
- Abbreviation for the Kashmir to Kanyakumari route spanning the length of India.
- TCO
- Total Cost of Ownership, a measure of all costs associated with owning and operating a vehicle over its lifetime.
- Net Zero emissions
- A state where the amount of greenhouse gases emitted is balanced by an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere.
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