Piaggio Ape E-City: Affordable E-Auto with Smart Features

Quick Info:

• - The Piaggio Ape E-City Swappable Auto comes powered by a highly efficient electric motor and swappable battery.
• - The Ape E-City Swappable electric auto comes off the production facility with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rated 689 kgs.
• - Further, the vehicle comes with a ground clearance of 200 mm and 68 km/swap driving range. 

The adoption of electric three-wheelers such as the Piaggio Ape electric auto range which comes with an affordable price tag, into the business fleet, has been immensely beneficial for passenger transportation businesses because their fleet operations have doubled with the integration which has resulted in better profitability. 

Moreover, without the integration of such electric three-wheelers into fleets, the efficiency of the passenger transport businesses would have ended poorly resulting in the subsequent downfall of the business. Thankfully, brands such as Piaggio are offering advanced electric rickshaws for enhancing fleet operations & profitability, in the country. 

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To pinpoint, Piaggio’s Ape E-City Swappable electric auto which comes with a decent price tag has been helping to improve fleet operations of numerous passenger transport businesses, significantly, without any chance for downtime or poor performance delivery. How? Well, the auto comes with an advanced electric motor and battery combo for efficient operations. 

Nonetheless, there are so many details that make the Piaggio Ape E-City Swappable electric auto perfect for efficient passenger transportation in the country. Let’s check out some of them: 

Piaggio Ape E-City Swappable: 

1. Piaggio Ape Auto Powertrain: 

Vehicle	Piaggio Ape E-City Swappable Electric Auto
Electric Motor	Advanced Electric Motor
Gearbox	Constant Mesh 2-stage Reduction With An Integrated Differential Constant Type Gearbox
Battery	4.5 kWh Lithium Ion 48V Swappable Battery Pack
Max. Power	5.4 kW
Max. Torque	29 Nm

The Ape E-City Swappable electric rickshaw comes powered by a highly efficient electric motor and swappable battery configurations. It comes equipped with an advanced electric motor which combined with a 4.5 kWh Lithium Ion 48V battery can generate 5.4 kW of maximum power at 3500 rpm and 29 Nm of peak torque. 

In terms of transmission, the vehicle equips a Constant Mesh 2-stage Reduction with an Integrated Differential Constant type Gearbox for better driveability and durability. 

2. Brakes and Suspension: 

Vehicle	Piaggio Ape E-City Swappable Electric Auto
Brakes	Hydraulically Actuated Internal Expanding Shoe Type Drum Brake System
Front Suspension	Hydraulic Telescopic Shock Absorber WithHelical Compression Spring And Damper
Rear Suspension	Hydraulic Telescopic Shock Absorber With Rubber Compression Spring And Damper

The Ape E-City Swappable electric rickshaw comes fitted with an advanced Hydraulically Actuated Internal Expanding Shoe Type Drum Brake System for maximum braking performance with occupants and lower brake component wear. 

In terms of suspension, the vehicle comes with a Hydraulic Telescopic Shock Absorber With Helical Compression Spring And Damper in the front end for better stability and ride comfort while the rear houses Hydraulic Telescopic Shock Absorber With Rubber Compression Spring And Damper for superior passenger comfort and reliability. 

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3. Dimensions And Efficiency: 

Vehicle	Piaggio Ape E-City Swappable Electric Auto
GVW	689 kgs
Wheelbase Option	1920 mm
Driving Range	68 km/swap
Tyre Size	4.0 - 8, 4 PR, 70E
Ground Clearance	200 mm
Gradeability	19%
Top Speed	45 km/h

The Ape E-City Swappable electric auto comes off the production facility with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rated 689 kgs, a Vehicle Kerb Weight (Battery Dock + 3 Batteries) of 389 kgs, a wheelbase of 1920 mm, an overall width, length and height rated 1370 mm, 2700 mm and 1725 mm respectively. Further, the vehicle comes with a ground clearance of 200 mm. 

In terms of efficiency and performance, the vehicle is able to clock a top speed of 45 km/h, produce a certified driving range of 68 km/swap and gradeability of 19 per cent. 

4. Ape Auto Price And Comparison: 

Vehicle	Piaggio Ape E-City Swappable	Piaggio Ape E-City FX Max
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs. 2.84 Lakh	Rs. 3.26 Lakh
Electric Motor	Advanced Electric Motor	Advanced Electric Motor
Battery	4.5 kWh Lithium Ion 48V Swappable Battery Pack	Lithium Ion, 51.2 V Battery Pack
Gearbox	Constant Mesh 2-Stage Reduction With An Integrated Differential Constant Type Gearbox	PT Gear With Differential (integral)
Max. Power	5.4 kW	5.44 kW
Max. Torque	29 Nm	29 Nm
Driving Range	68 km/swap	145 km/charge

The Piaggio Ape E-City Swappable electric auto 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).