New Electric SCV Spied: Could It Be The Montra Truck?

The spy shots reveal that the electric truck has a significant road presence. With the right pricing, it can be a market disruptor. Read on for more information.

Logistics in India are leaning towards adopting small commercial vehicles (SCV) for light-duty operations. Due to the growing demand for SCVs among logistics, manufacturers are shifting focus to efficient last-mile cargo transport solutions. So, automakers such as Montra Electric are planning to launch electric SCV. As a matter of fact, Montra’s electric SCV was spied testing in load conditions. Let’s see what’s on offer.

To begin with, the spy shots shared look like it's from Chennai, Tamilnadu. From what’s shared, it is believed to be a test mule from Montra Electric which is part of Murugappa Group - a subsidiary of Tube Investments of India. The Test mule spotted looks close enough to a production model as well. When launched, it should compete with rivals such as the Tata Ace EV and the latest Mahindra Zeo and Euler Motors Storm EV electric SCVs in India. 

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Expectations: Why An Electric Four-Wheeler?

The e-SCV market in India is still at an infant stage with few electric four-wheeler models on offer. But, the electric three-wheeler market is seeing a surge in demand. Brands such as Mahindra have reported a 28 percent YoY increase in 3-wheeler sales with retail sales clocking at 7,137 units in November 2024. However, Montra’s overall sales from January to November were 5,585 units, and its retail sales were only 703 units in November 2024. 

What we are trying to say is that Montra is at the forefront of offering first-in-segment technologies and top-notch powertrains with its offerings. So, the recently spied Montra electric four-wheeler should be no different from its other offerings. When launched, it is expected to drive Montra’s business growth and offer strong competition with its rivals. Montra should be seeing it as their ace card to turn around their business to new heights. 

Design: What To Expect? 

The new Montra electric SCV test mule and its spy shots do not reveal much of its design but one thing is for sure, it has a strong road presence being tall and muscular. With a long load body, there is a significant amount of space to carry large goods in a single trip. The cabin also lends it a muscular look even with the camouflage. The loading lip seems to be high. The Tailights also look like they are LEDs, but that's just a speculation. Also, the spare tyre is placed just below the loading gate. There is also a sliding rear window for ventilation. 

Features: What Could Be On Offer? 

There is a high chance that the upcoming Montra electric four-wheeler could borrow some of the features to be seen in its 3-wheeler counterpart. Regenerative braking is one feature that is seen common on electric cargo four-wheelers. So, it should come with the eSCV spied. Hill hold assist is also expected as rivals- Switch IeV3 and Mahindra Zeo come along with it. Additionally, drive modes and a fully digital instrument cluster are expected to come with the upcoming Montra electric SCV spied. 

Conclusion: What We Think? 

From the first look, the vehicle seems tough in design and ideal for carrying out light-duty operations. The canisters onboard also hint that the vehicle is ideal for transporting heavy goods. However, this is just a speculation and only testing out the vehicle in real-world conditions will help us reveal its true potential. Also, the driving range is a factor which decides whether it is a market disruptor. So, these are aspects to test when the vehicle hits the market on sale. All-in-all, the vehicle seems impressive looking tough and strong. 

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