Mahindra Launches Udo Electric Auto-Rickshaw with 200km Range

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited on Thursday launched the Udo, an electric three-wheeler auto-rickshaw priced at an introductory rate of ₹3,58,999, down from its standard ex-showroom price of ₹3,84,299. The company, which positions itself as India's top electric commercial vehicle manufacturer according to Vahan data, designed the vehicle with an airplane-inspired aesthetic. The name "Udo" derives from the Hindi word meaning "to fly."

The electric auto-rickshaw features a monocoque construction and offers a real-world driving range of 200 kilometres, powered by an IP67-rated 11.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The vehicle's motor delivers 10 kW of peak power and 52 Nm of torque, with a top speed of 55 km/h in its Race mode.

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The vehicle is manufactured at Mahindra's facility in Zaheerabad, which the company says has been upgraded with automated battery assembly and robotised production lines.

Design elements include what Mahindra Last Mile Mobility describes as a pilot seat for drivers, which is approximately 20 per cent thicker than competing vehicles, and enhanced passenger seating with additional legroom and headroom. The vehicle incorporates independent rear suspension and dual fork front suspension systems.

The Udo includes three driving modes -- Range, Ride and Race -- allowing drivers to prioritise either efficiency or performance. Additional features include reverse throttle, regenerative braking, hill hold assist, and a creep function for traffic management.

Mahindra backs the vehicle with a warranty of 150,000 kilometres or six years, whichever comes first, and offers free servicing until 100,000 kilometre. Purchasers are enrolled in the company's UDAY NXT scheme, which provides ₹20 lakh accidental insurance coverage, along with financial counselling services.

The Udo enters a market where India represents the largest three-wheeler electric vehicle segment globally. Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, manufactures various electric and conventional fuel three and four-wheeler vehicles for passenger and cargo applications.

“At Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, our purpose is to electrify the last mile transportation to meaningfully improve lives of customers. With this launch, we are taking a decisive step in that direction. Built on deep customer insights, Mahindra Udo has been reimagined from the ground up to bring together safety, comfort, design and performance. This product reflects our belief that mobility in last mile must move from survival to dignity, while setting new benchmarks for the category," Suman Mishra, Managing Director and CEO of Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited, said in a statement.