The wave of electrification in the mobility space has gripped the nation for a while now as passenger electric rickshaws are being spotted more and more on Indian roads.
Here is the list of the top 5 long-range passenger electric rickshaw models in India. In a bid to reach climate goals and carbon neutrality, countries have outlined various measures. India is also transitioning into this EV phase. The government is offering incentives and subsidies on the purchase of EVs for private individuals as well as fleet operators. Resultantly, many electric rickshaw companies have sprouted in the last few years. Here are the top 5.
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Top 5 Electric Rickshaw Models in India
| Electric Rickshaw Model | Price |
| Mayuri Deluxe Electric Rickshaw | Rs 1.06 lakh |
| Lohia Narain DX Electric Rickshaw | Rs 1.15 lakh |
| Kinetic Safar Electric Rickshaw | Rs 1.47 lakh |
| Bajaj RE Electric Rickshaw | Rs 2.46 lakh |
| Mahindra Treo Electric Rickshaw | Rs 2.62 lakh |
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Mayuri Deluxe Electric Rickshaw
You would’ve seen the Mayuri Deluxe electric rickshaw roaming on the busy streets of many cities in India. It has a 1 kW motor with a top speed of 25 km/h. It can carry 4 people with a maximum load-carrying capacity of 400 kg. There is a lead-acid battery powering the electric motor allowing a range of 90 km on a single charge which is enough for the short trips that rickshaws typically undertake. That is what makes it so popular.
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Lohia Narain DX Electric Rickshaw
Next on this list of top electric rickshaw models in India for 2023 is the Lohia Narain DX Electric Rickshaw. The electric three-wheeler has a 1.2 kW motor that also has a top speed of 25 km/h. Note that the speed is kept low to maximize range. It can carry 5 passengers with a maximum load-bearing capacity of 480 kg. There is a lead-acid battery on this which offers a range of up to 80 km which is decent.
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Kinetic Safar Electric Rickshaw
Kinetic Safar is the next electric rickshaw on this list of the top 5 in India for 2023. This looks more in line with the regular autos we see in cities. The overall silhouette is that of a traditional auto. It consists of a 1.5 kW motor that enables a top speed of 25 km/h. This electric rickshaw is capable of carrying 4 passengers around and has a range of a decent 80 km on a single charge.
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Bajaj RE Electric Rickshaw
Next on this list of the top 5 electric rickshaw models in India in 2023 is Bajaj RE Electric Rickshaw. Bajaj is one of the biggest two-wheeler manufacturers in the world. Its bikes, scooters and autos are already insanely popular in India and abroad. It has a 4 kW motor and the capacity to carry 4 passengers at a top speed of 45 km/h. Interestingly, it has a range of 120 km on a single charge which is more than its rivals. It also has a digital instrument cluster, mobile charging point and a reverse buzzer.
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Mahindra Treo Electric Rickshaw
Finally, the most expensive electric rickshaw on this list is the Mahindra Treo Electric Rickshaw. Treo has a top speed of 50 km/h and a range of 130 km on a single charge. These figures are the highest on this list. However, it can seat only 3 passengers. Nevertheless, it has features like a digital instrument cluster and regenerative braking. Mahindra is a prominent carmaker in the country and its Electric Mobility Limited division manufactures the Treo.
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