Piaggio Ape E-City: Electric Rickshaw With Proven Powertrain, Best-In-Class Range, Blue Vision Headlamp- All You Need To Know

Here are the latest details of the Piaggio Ape E-City electric rickshaw best suitable for urban jungle commutes. Read on for details Folks: 

• - The Piaggio Ape E-City three-wheeler comes powered by a highly tested and proven electric powertrain.
• - The Ape E-City electric vehicle comes equipped with a heavy-duty Hydraulically Actuated Drum Brake Setup. 
• - The Ape E-City 3-wheeler comes off the factory floor carrying a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rated 713 kg

The advancements in the engineering of electric vehicles have reached the pinnacle. It is reflected in the kind of unmatched performance commercial-grade electric vehicles, particularly electric rickshaws are able to produce. Moreover, due to the development of such performance-based electric rickshaws, the demand for electric three-wheelers has improved.  

With the significant improvement in demand for electric three-wheeler in India, the sector is flourishing. Interestingly, the demand is partially created by logistics who utilise them for business operations and a decent percentage of the demand is also contributed by individual owners/operators in the country. 

However, the primary reason as to why the demand is introduced in the first place still remains the automakers who are chipping in time and money to create great products like electric three-wheelers that have significance in today’s time period. An example of a highly advanced Electric 3-wheeler brand in demand due to their major contribution is believed to be Piaggio. 

As for the brand Piaggio, it is well renowned in the country for the Ape range of three wheelers which are acclaimed by logistics and operators due to the kind of performance they deliver. Besides, Piaggio even recently introduced a new electric three-wheeler to this range, the Ape E-City, to further improve the demand and make commutes of people easier with performance.

Speaking of the Ape E-City, it is simply the best solution for urban jungle commutes and short-distance travelling. It comes with an advanced electric powertrain and is known for its superior driving range. Curious to know more about it right? 

Well, here are the latest details of the Piaggio Ape E-City electric three-wheeler tailored for you guys which might even make you buy one for your fleet. Read on for details: 

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Powertrain Of Electric Rickshaw:

The Ape E-City three-wheeler comes powered by a highly tested and proven electric motor combined with a Lithium lon, 48V battery pack. This configuration allows the vehicle to produce a peak power of 5.44 kW at exactly 3500 rpm and a staggering 29 Nm of maximum torque. Further, the powertrain is linked to a PT gear with differential (Integral) for better power delivery. 

This powertrain configuration also facilitates a typical 110 km to 115 km on the road driving range, with a top speed of 45 km/h and gradeability of 19 per cent. 

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Brakes and Suspension: 

The Ape E-City electric vehicle comes equipped with a heavy-duty Hydraulically Actuated Internal Expanding Shoe Type Drum Brake System for efficient braking performance, maximum stoppage ability with passengers and minimum brake component wear. 

In terms of suspension, the three-wheeler comes with a leading arm, and a constant rate coil spring with a hydraulic dampener as front suspension for better ride quality and rigidity while the rear houses a semi-trailing arm and rubber spring with hydraulic dampener setup for better ride comfort and stability. 

Weight and Dimensions: 

The Ape E-City 3-wheeler comes off the factory floor carrying a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rated 713 kg, a wheelbase of 1920 mm and overall width, length and height rated 1370 mm, 2700 mm and 1725 mm respectively. Furthermore, the vehicle has a Minimum Ground Clearance of 163 mm, tyres sized 4.0 - 8’ and a 48V / 3000W Off-board charger. 

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Electric Rickshaw Price: 

The Ape E-City rickshaw from Piaggio rolls off the showroom floor carrying a price tag of Rs. 2.84 Lakh (the price indicated is ex-showroom and is subject to change). 

Thus, these are the complete details of the Piaggio Ape E-City electric rickshaw in India.