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ELECTRIC THREE WHEELER (L5 CATEGORY)
[EIRI/EDPR/4721] J.C.: 2941XL
Electric Three Wheelers are now one of the preferred modes of transport in streets
because of its low maintenance cost, low fuel cost, eco-friendly, no noise pollution,
easy to drive and last but not the least livelihood, Electric Three Wheeler is a boon
to the common Man. Without putting in much physical efforts and without
investing much amount of money, the earning is quite good for an Electric Three
Wheeler driver and hence it is an important means of livelihood for many.
These Electric Three Wheelers consist of 3 wheels with a differential mechanism at
rear wheels. Basically these vehicles have a mild steel tubular chassis. The motor
is brushless DC motor manufactured mostly in India and China. The electrical
system used in Indian version is 48V DC can run 90-100 km/full charge. Basic
seating capacity is driver plus 4 passengers
These vehicles are now started using in transporting light weight goods as e -
loader. Hence there are lots of opportunities of income.
There are two types of e-rickshaw:
a) Electric Three Wheeler (Passenger)
b) Electric Three Wheeler (Cargo)
Electric Three Wheeler (Passenger)
“E-three wheeler” means a special purpose battery operated vehicle having three
wheels and intended to provide last mile connectivity for transport of passengers
for hire