Bajaj RE Electric Rickshaw Spotted Testing In Mumbai
- Bajaj Auto had commenced the initial test phase of its flagship electric rickshaw back in 2018
- The company had first showcased a concept at 2018 MOVE Summit.
- Bajaj promised to deliver about 150 km of travel range from a single charge.
Bajaj Auto had commenced the initial test phase of its flagship electric rickshaw back in 2018, however the launch got delayed due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, the homegrown two-wheeler maker continues the developmental phase of its electric rickshaw as a test mule sans camouflage was spotted in Mumbai. The company had first showcased a concept at 2018 MOVE Summit, promised to deliver about 150 km of travel range from a single charge. The Bajaj electric three-wheeler rickshaw is most likely based on a new electric platform however details on it are extremely slim right now.
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In terms of looks, the Bajaj RE electric rickshaw is styled identical to the company’s ICE products or even CNG and LPG versions. The Bajaj RE electric rickshaw sits on a 2,010 mm on a wheelbase and has a gross weight of 732 kg. It will most likely come equipped with a 4.3 kW electric motor and can reach a top speed of 42 kmph. Although, specs of the electric rickshaw are limited right now, but reports suggest that the electric rickshaw will feature a Bosch Pricol battery mounted on the rear axle. Charging duties will be handled by a 1.2 kW charger.
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In terms dimension, the Bajaj RE electric rickshaw measures 2,714 mm in length, 1,350 mm in width, 1,772 mm in height and sits on a wheelbase of 2,010 mm. Gross weight of the electric three-wheeler is 732 kg. Expect the Bajaj RE electric rickshaw to feature a swappable 48 V lithium battery that can be charged via an onboard charger in about 6 hours.
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