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E-Rickshaw India: India’s rapidly expanding e-rickshaw market Bajaj Auto played its biggest bet with a new Bajaj Ricky Has been launched. Known as a trusted name in the three-wheeler segment for decades, the company has now brought its legacy of engineering and reliability to the electric rickshaw category as well. The company says that “Riki “It will increase the earnings of drivers, provide safer journeys to passengers and will prove to be more sustainable than the e-rickshaw models currently available in the unorganized market.”

Effort to eliminate major problems of e-rickshaw market

There has been a huge surge in demand for e-rickshaws post Covid, but most of the models available in the market suffer from several serious shortcomings like low battery range, weak chassis, poor braking system, risk of toppling and limited service network. These shortcomings not only affect the driver’s earnings, but also make the passenger experience extremely bad. Bajaj Riki has been developed keeping these problems in mind, so that drivers can earn more and users can get a safe, smooth ride.

Great features: From range to safety, everything is ahead

The company has introduced Bajaj Riki with advanced features.

• Riki P4005 Range: 149 km
• battery pack: 5.4 kWh
• CHASSIS: Strong monocoque chassis
• Braking System: hydraulic brakes
• Suspension: independent suspension
• Charging Time: Just 4.5 hours (fast charging)

These features make Riki unique in its segment and provide more uptime, less maintenance, and better operational benefits to the driver.

What is the price?

Bajaj has introduced Riki in two variants:

• Bajaj Rikki P4005 (Passenger): ₹1,90,890 (ex-showroom)
• Bajaj Rikki C4005 (Cargo): ₹2,00,876 (Ex-showroom)

Both the models come with strong build quality and high reliability in their category.

Where will Riki be available?

After the success of the pilot program, Bajaj Riki is now being launched in more than 100 cities. Its sales have started in many major markets including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Chhattisgarh. The company will further expand its network in the coming months.

The company’s big goal: to organize the market

Bajaj clearly says that Riki is not just a new product, but a big step towards making the e-rickshaw industry more safe, reliable and organized. The company’s 75 year old tradition of engineering and quality is clearly visible in this new electric rickshaw.