Eicher Pro X EV becomes first electric truck to finish Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 6-day run

Eicher Trucks and Buses, on Wednesday, announced that its Pro X EV has become the first commercially available electric small truck to complete the Kashmir–Kanyakumari (K2K) route in a fully loaded condition.The company said the run also set the fastest time recorded by a commercially available electric truck on the route and was recognised by the India Book of Records.
The journey covered more than 4,000 km in six days. It started in Srinagar on January 20, 2026, and ended in Kanyakumari on January 26, 2026. An adjudicator from the India Book of Records accompanied the vehicle to verify the route, load, charging halts, distance and total journey time.

Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd., said, “The record-setting performance of the Eicher Pro X reinforces our unwavering focus on application excellence, reliability, and performance, anchored in robust product development and manufacturing capabilities, and enabled by a customer-centric, pan-India commercial and dealer network.”
The truck used public charging stations accessed through the MyEicher App during the trip. The company said the run demonstrated that electric commercial vehicles can operate across long distances, varied terrain and different climate zones in India.

Abhishek Chaudhary, SVP – SCV Sales & Marketing, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd., said, “The Eicher Pro X EV was put to the ultimate test—covering over 4000 kilometers across diverse climates and challenging altitudes. With this recognition from the India Book of Records we’ve moved beyond our own stringent testing benchmarks to real-world validation – Demonstrating that Eicher Pro X EV is a dependable partner for logistics movement across varied operations in India.”

Bhagwan K Bindiganavile, EVP – Strategic Planning, Brand & Communications, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd., said, “From one end of India to another, the journey between Srinagar, Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu and every region in between represents an iconic and timeless challenge for any man, woman or machine. It was a challenge worthy of Eicher’s heritage that has made Eicher trucks the cornerstone of speedy and fuel-efficient transport.”

The company said the expedition aimed to address concerns about range, charging access and operational reliability in electric commercial vehicles. It said the run also showed that expanding charging infrastructure can support long-haul electric freight movement in India.

VE Commercial Vehicles Limited is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited. The company manufactures and sells Eicher trucks and buses, distributes Volvo Trucks in India, and produces engines and components for domestic and export markets.