In the crowded streets surrounding Delhi’s mass transit hubs, among scores of three-wheelers with sputtering engines, one can frequently find e-rickshaws, their electric motors humming quietly.
According to the report, e-rickshaws currently make up 83% of the electric vehicle market in India. There are currently around 2 million electric rickshaws in India, adding about 15,000 new electric vehicles to the sale every month.
There is a global demand for electric rickshaws due to their low shipping costs, affordable prices, and ability to travel through crowded metropolitan roadways.
How are E-Rickshaws proving beneficial?
E-Rickshaws are becoming more popular with consumers due to tighter emissions regulations, higher fuel prices, incentives, and wider e-rickshaw options
How are E-Rickshaws proving beneficial?
According to the data compiled by Vahan, Uttar Pradesh (403,411) is the state that uses the most e-rickshaws, followed by Delhi (117,885) and Bihar (108,669).
E-rickshaw ownership
In the beginning, lack of adequate charging infrastructure and range anxiety were the biggest problems for electric rickshaws.
Challenges
The electric auto-rickshaws can be given an edge to ply in tourist destinations and institutional areas. This can be done with the help of local municipal organizations and city authorities.
E-rickshaw need a Government push
The life cycle of an electric rickshaw is highly affected by the number of recharging cycles. After usage, these batteries can be used for stationary charging mechanisms like grid-level storage.