Tag: Ampere Nexus Shipki La Pass EV achievement August 2025

The 425 km ride from Chandigarh to Shipki La ended just 200 metres from the Line of Control, turning a two wheeler into a symbol of clean mobility, national pride, and border tourism

When an electric scooter leaves the comfort of city streets and climbs into the thin air of the Himalayas, it carries more than a battery. It carries a question: can India’s clean mobility story stretch beyond urban commutes into the nation’s toughest terrains?
This week, that question found an answer. The Ampere Nexus, developed by Greaves Electric Mobility, completed a demanding expedition from Chandigarh to the Shipki La Pass in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur Valley, climbing to an altitude of 13,200 feet and stopping barely 200 metres short of the Line of Control.

The three day journey covered 425 kilometres of mountain roads through Shimla, Reckong Peo and Pooh before the final ascent. The ride was flagged off on August 9 and culminated on August 12, on the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day.
On arrival, the riders were greeted by jawans of the Indian Army, who invited them to participate in a flag hoisting ceremony at the border outpost. The moment fused national pride with a powerful demonstration of technological confidence. An electric scooter built for everyday movement had just reached one of the country’s highest passes.

The expedition has also been formally acknowledged by the India Book of Records, which certified the Ampere Nexus as the first electric two wheeler to reach Shipki La. But the symbolism went far beyond a record. For Greaves Electric Mobility, it was about proving that clean transport can move from India’s urban centres to its most remote frontiers.
The Ampere Nexus is no stranger to endurance rides. In 2024, it was ridden from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, an event that positioned it as more than just a city scooter. The Shipki La climb reinforces that reputation. It has proven to be durable, adaptable, and able to keep moving in extreme environments where both man and machine are tested.

Vikas Singh, Managing Director of Greaves Electric Mobility, described it as a milestone not only for the brand but for India’s EV movement. He noted that the ride underlines how electric mobility can support initiatives like border tourism while standing as a symbol of resilience and innovation.
For the EV sector in India, the significance lies in what this journey represents. Electric scooters are often marketed as urban solutions. The Ampere Nexus showed they can be border solutions too, carrying India’s green ambitions into the mountains and reminding us that the road to sustainability does not end at the city limits.

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