Electric three-wheelers are leading the electric vehicle revolution in India. Passenger electric three-wheelers have emerged as a convenient and eco-friendly mode of public transportation in the country. App-based ride-sharing companies & self-employed people in India are getting inclined towards E3Ws for providing noise-free, environment-friendly and cost-effective rides to commuters. It is becoming the preferred choice over conventional three-wheelers owing to its lower per kilometre cost.
It has been observed in developing countries that a larger middle-class population prefers public transportation over private vehicles for daily commutes.
Here, EVJoints brings you India’s top 5 electric three-wheeler passenger vehicles:
- Bajaj RE E-Tec 9.0
Bajaj RE electric auto features an 8.9 kWh LFP battery which gives a range of 178 km. It takes 4 hr 30 mins to charge the battery 80%. It has 2 gears and a top speed of 45 km/hr.
It is priced at Rs 3.07 lakh.
The company also has an EV charging app called Mera Bajaj app, through which customers can access a compatible charging network.
- Mahindra Treo
Mahindra Treo electric auto features a 7.37 kWh battery which gives a range of 141 km. It takes 3 hr 50 mins to fully charge the battery. It is a clutchless & gearless vehicle and its top speed is 55 km/hr.
It is offered in two variants: soft-top & hard-top. Prices start from Rs 2.79 lakh.
- OSM Stream City
New-Delhi based Omega Seiki Mobility’s Stream City electric auto features an 8.5 kWh battery which gives a range of 117 km. It takes 4 hrs to fully charge the battery. It comes with an automatic transmission and its top speed is 48 km/hr.
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The EV comes with a soft-top. It is priced at Rs 1.85 lakh.
- Piaggio Ape E-City
The Piaggio Ape E-City features a 7.5 kWh battery which gives a range of 110 km. It takes 3 hr 45 mins to fully charge. Its top speed is 45 km/hr.
The E-City comes with a soft-top. It is priced at Rs 1.95 lakh.
- Kinetic Safar Smart
Kinetic Green’s entrant in this list is the Safar Smart passenger electric three-wheeler. It features a 4 kWh battery which gives a range of 100 km. It takes 2 hrs to fully charge. The top speed is 25 km/hr.
Prices start at Rs 1.50 lakh.
Conclusion:
Electrification of the three-wheeler sector is vital to tackle air & noise pollution in urban & suburban areas. Electric three-wheelers for short distance transportation offer a practical solution for cities with narrow roads and frequent traffic jams. Integrating electric autos & e-rickshaws for last-mile connectivity services is essential for consumer convenience. This also provides employment to thousands of lower-income families.
