Bajaj Auto is one of the leading manufacturers of three-wheelers in India. It offers a range of auto rickshaws powered by diesel, petrol, CNG, and LPG. Bajaj Auto is also planning to launch its electric auto rickshaw, Bajaj RE Electric, in the first half of 2022. This blog post will provide you with the details of the on road price and variants of Bajaj electric auto rickshaw.
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2023 Bajaj RE Electric Auto Rickshaw
Bajaj RE Electric is the electric version of the popular Bajaj RE auto rickshaw. It will have a stylish design with a digital instrument cluster. It will be powered by a 4.3 kW Bosch electric motor and a 48 V swappable lithium-ion battery pack. The battery pack will have an active cooling system to prevent overheating and an optional onboard charger of 1.2 kW. The battery pack can be fully charged in 6 hours or swapped in 6 minutes. The electric auto rickshaw will have a range of 120 km and a top speed of 45 km per hour. It will also have features like a regenerative braking system, anti-theft feature, and a warranty of 2 years.
Bajaj Electric Auto Rickshaw Price
The expected ex-showroom price of Bajaj RE Electric auto rickshaw will be around Rs 2.50 lakh. However, the on road price may vary depending on the state, city, taxes, insurance, and other charges. The on road price may also include the cost of battery swapping or charging facilities.
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Bajaj Electric Auto Rickshaw Variants
Bajaj RE Electric auto rickshaw will be available in different variants based on the fuel type and engine displacement. The diesel variant will have a 470.5 cc oil-cooled engine with a maximum net power of 6.24 kW. The petrol variant will have a 198.88 cc air-cooled engine with a maximum net power of 7 kW. The CNG and LPG variants will be bi-fuel and have a 198.88 cc air-cooled engine with a maximum net power of 6 kW.
Diesel Variant
- Fuel tank capacity: 8 L
- Mileage: 35 kmpl
- Interior: Exciting with music system and extra legroom
- Product reliability: 100,000 km or 3 years, whichever is earlier
- Color options: black-red, black-yellow, and black-green
Petrol, CNG, and LPG Variants
- Fuel tank capacity: 10 L
- Mileage: Petrol – 30 kmpl, CNG – 43 km/kg, LPG – 32 km/kg
- Interior: Standard
- Product reliability: 40,000 km or 12 months, whichever is earlier
- Color options: black-red, black-yellow, black-green, and black-blue
Conclusion
Bajaj electric auto rickshaw is an eco-friendly and economical option for urban transportation. It offers superior performance, low maintenance, great resale value, and upgraded features. It will compete with other electric auto rickshaws in the market like Mahindra Treo E Rickshaw.
FAQs
Yes, the Bajaj RE Electric auto rickshaw is eco-friendly as it runs on electricity, producing zero emissions.
The electric auto rickshaw will have a range of 120 km on a full charge.
Yes, you can charge the electric auto rickshaw using the optional onboard charger at home.
The battery pack can be swapped in just 6 minutes.
Yes, the Bajaj RE Electric auto rickshaw comes with a warranty of 2 years.