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Terra launched T4 Electric Rickshaw to tackle Mahindra Quadricycle – Petrol/ Diesel autos in trouble

The Japanese electric motor manufacturer Terra Motors has launched some exclusive models at this year’s Auto Expo of India. The manufacturer has launched an electric scooter, a super bike powered by removable battery and an electric auto rickshaw at the event which have dragged the attention of majority of visitors undoubtedly. Terra Kiwami super bike, T4000i electric scooter and T4 electric auto rickshaw stood among some of the most reputed models at Auto Expo 2014.

Terra T4 electric rickshaw is going to be a revolution in the Indian market in case it gets offered for an affordable price for middle class people. As we are aware of the fact that majority of urban commuters opt for hiring an auto rickshaw for going to school, college, university and their work place etc. regularly. The maintenance cost of the new T4 electric rickshaw is considerably low when compared with the traditional diesel and petrol rickshaws which are being used currently. Thus there is no doubt that electric rickshaws would be a hit in the Indian market, if, the price is not too much.

The new T4 electric rickshaw looks just like other traditional three wheeled rickshaws but the head lights and other components on the front fascia makes the vehicle look much elegant than others. The overall length of the model is 2600 mm whereas as its width is 1400 mm and height is 1700 mm only. The curb weight of the T4 electric rickshaw is around 350 kilograms and it can accommodate 3 – 5 passengers at a time along with the driver. It gets powered with a 3.5 kW electric motor accompanied with 48 V 120 Ah batteries.

Buyer can choose among lead acid batteries and lithium ion batteries for T4 rickshaw. On a single full charge, T4 can assure journey of around 80 kilometers comfortably and the top speed of the model is around 40 kmph which is enough for driving in busy city traffic. 80% of the charging gets completed within 1 -2 hours but the remaining 20 % charge gets completed in around 7 hours. Terra T4 can be charged in normal Indian house socket and the manufacturer has placed batteries of the model at certain height with water proof linings for additional protection. There is no information about when the model is going to be available for sale and we must wait for few months to find out pricing and other details.

[Source: Rush Lane]