Tata Nexon EV MAX becomes first Electric car to reach highest motorable road in the world
The Tata Nexon EV Max has entered the India Book of Records by becoming the first electric car to reach the Umling La Pass. Located in Ladakh at an altitude of 19,024 ft above sea level, Umling La Pass is the highest motorable road in the world and this achievement certainly showcases the capabilities of the Nexon EV Max in high altitude conditions. The Nexon EV Max is the long-range version of the company’s electric subcompact SUV that was launched in India a few months back. A team of expert drivers started the journey from Leh and completed this record on 18th September, 2022.
The Tata Nexon EV Max gets the company’s Ziptron technology and comes with a 40.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which is 33 per cent more than the range capacity of the standard model. The large battery helps in delivering an ARAI-certified range of 437 km (under standard test conditions). The battery and motor are IP67 rated and come with a warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km (whichever comes first). The long range model is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous AC motor that generates around 141 Bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. The electric SUV accelerates from 0-100 kmph in less than 9 seconds and comes with an electronically limited top speed of 140 kmph.
Since its entry into the personal EV space in 2020, Tata Motors has been the pioneer in the EV segment with more than 40,000 EVs on the Indian road, out of which over 30,000 are Nexon EVs. The Nexon EV is the largest selling 4-wheeler EV in India with a commanding market share of 63% (FY22).
The feature and spec advantages of Nexon EV MAX such as: Certified ARAI range of 437 km, Instantaneous torque, ESP with i-VBAC, Hill Descent Control, IP 67 rated battery pack and motor, Auto-dimming IRVM, High ground clearance, high-water wading capability, Electronic Parking Brake and Auto Vehicle hold makes its capable of being driven in any terrain conditions – even through world’s highest motorable road. The Multi-mode regen feature especially helps in high altitude adding range to the vehicle when coming downhill. It is also compatible with multiple charging options such as, DC fast charging, AC fast charging or regular charging from any 15 A plug point, allowing the user to operate in remote areas as well.
