Murugappa Group company delivers 5,000 units of its electric Super Auto passenger three-wheelers to customers across 74 markets spanning 17 states. It is now readying to enter the electric three-wheeler goods carrier market.
21 Aug 2024 | 4641 Views | By Ajit Dalvi & Autocar Pro News Desk
Murugappa Group company Montra Electric has announced delivery of its 5,000th three-wheeler Passenger Auto (L5M category) within one year of launch and entry into the electric three-wheeler market. This sub-segment of the Indian EV industry is the one which is witnessing the fastest transition to e-mobility and at present each ...
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Murugappa Group company Montra Electric has announced delivery of its 5,000th three-wheeler Passenger Auto (L5M category) within one year of launch and entry into the electric three-wheeler market. This sub-segment of the Indian EV industry is the one which is witnessing the fastest transition to e-mobility and at present each second three-wheeler sold in India is a zero-emission model.
Over the span of 12 months, Montra Electric has delivered these 5,000 Super Autos to customers across 74 markets spanning 17 states. TI Green Mobility, the parent company of Montra Electric, has clocked retail sales of 3,056 units in the first seven months of CY2024. This makes for a creditable performance, given that this sub-segment of the EV industry has which has the highest number of players – over 500 companies.
Commenting on the milestone, Roy Kurian, Business Head, Montra Electric 3Ws, said: "We are proud to have achieved this significant milestone of delivering 5,000 Super Autos within a year of our launch. This achievement is a testament to Montra Electric’s dedication to driving the electric mobility revolution in India. We are grateful for the overwhelming support from our valued customers, dealer partners, suppliers and the entire team at Montra Electric who made it happen. As we expand our presence and introduce new products, we remain committed to delivering sustainable and efficient transportation solutions to our customers.”
The Montra Electric Super Auto counts on its differentiated road presence through design, spaciousness and impressive ARAI-certified range of 203km. The vehicle also introduced industry-first multi-drive modes for enhanced fuel efficiency and a Park Assist Mode for seamless manoeuvering in city traffic.
In November 2023, the Montra Super Auto bagged the International Red Dot Design Award for 2023 in the ‘Design Concept’ category. The award was given under the ‘Innovative Last Mile Mobility Electric Passenger Vehicle’ category. The Montra Super Auto, which has a top speed of 55kph, 0-20kph in 4 seconds, and a seating capacity of four including the driver. It develops peak power of 10kW and torque of 60 Nm. The Super Auto is available in two variants – the ePV and ePV 2.0. The Montra Super Auto dimensions are: length (2855mm), width (1350mm) and height (1750mm).
In an interesting development, Montra Electric has announced that it is gearing up to enter the three-wheeler goods segment.
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