Mahindra Treo

Mahindra Treo Highlights

Mahindra Treo

Mahindra Treo is an electric rickshaw in India that offers a blend of sustainability and efficiency. The popular e-rickshaw is engineered to provide a good riding experience while being eco-friendly.

The Mahindra Treo is built to deliver the best power and performance while being cost-effective. With a low maintenance cost of just 10 paise per km, it is claimed to save you up to Rs. 70,000 every year compared to CNG three-wheelers.

Moreover, the electric three-wheeler gets a zero-maintenance lithium-ion battery that has a minimum 5 years of battery life backed by a 3-year standard warranty. The IP 67-rated electric motor also gives enhanced protection from water and dust. For safety, it gets an in-built rear crash guard that protects passengers in case of a rear impact.

For a smooth and noise-free ride, the Treo boasts a clutchless and gearless automatic transmission, benefitting both passengers and operators.

Starting at Rs. 2.92 lakh and going up to Rs. 3.02 lakh (ex-showroom), the Mahindra Treo is a top-notch electric three-wheeler in India in the L5M category.

Mahindra Treo Performance:

The Mahindra Treo is powered by an AC induction electric motor and a lithium-ion 48V  battery pack with a battery capacity of 7.37 kWh. The setup delivers 10.7hp of peak power and 48Nm of torque.

Thanks to the direct drive transmission, vibrations are minimised, and power is delivered smoothly without any intermediate components like drive belts or gears. For stability and performance, the front is equipped with helical springs, dampeners, and hydraulic shock absorbers, while the rear features a rigid axle and leaf springs, ensuring better rigidity, lower maintenance, and durability.

As for riding range, the Mahindra Treo manages to deliver a certified range of 141km on a full charge with a typical riding range is about 130km. The battery pack takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes to charge fully on average. The e-rickshaw’s top speed is rated at 55kmph.

Mahindra Treo Technical Specification

The Mahindra Treo is available in two variants - SFT and HRT - both sharing the same wheelbase (2073mm), ground clearance (142mm), and turning radius (2.9m). When it comes to dimensions, they are quite similar too. The SFT measures 2769mm x 1350mm x 1750mm (length x width x height), and the HRT has identical dimensions but is slightly taller at 1757mm in height.

Mahindra Treo Features

The Mahindra e-rickshaw offers a spacious cabin with ample legroom for the driver and passengers. Comfort and convenience is enhanced with features like an ergonomically designed driver's seat, and a large windshield for clear visibility, a digital instrument cluster, 12V USB charging port, and a mobile holder. 

Other than these, the vehicle comes with three driving modes (forward, neutral and reverse), a lockable glovebox, grab handles for passengers and a telematics unit with GPS for the operators and fleet managers to monitor driver performance.  

Mahindra Treo Rivals

Though the Mahindra Treo has a strong position in the electric three-wheeler segment, it faces competition from the likes of the Bajaj RE Electric, Piaggio Ape E-City, and Kinetic Safar Smart three-wheelers in the Indian market.

Overview

Mahindra & Mahindra offers a wide range of electric passenger transportation-oriented three-wheelers, with the Treo being one of its popular commercial-grade electric vehicles in India. The Mahindra Treo is a popular choice because of its compact design, not-so-complex aggregates, style, and performance.

Moreover, Mahindra Treo is the preferred electric three-wheeled passenger transporter among operators since it is versatile, reliable and robust. Mahindra is offering this entry-level electric three-wheeler with a 3-year/ 80,000km warranty and 130km driving range. Due to these benefits, the Treo electric three-wheeler is a top choice among operators. 

Backed by advanced battery technology and a robust electric motor, Mahindra asserts that the Treo is built to handle challenging urban and semi-urban passenger transport operations conducted by fleet owners, enabling owners to earn higher profits on every single trip.

Offered in two variants, Mahindra Treo SFT and Mahindra Treo HRT, the electric three-wheeler is designed to appeal to a wide range of customers for customer convenience.

Exterior 

The Mahindra Treo electric three-wheeler comes with a modern design with minimal elements that doesn’t look too busy. It comes with a dual-tone paint scheme (white and blue) to look more attractive than a conventional three-wheeled passenger transporter.

 
With a wheelbase measuring 2073mm, this Mahindra electric three-wheeler appears longer, and with an attractive canopy, the three-wheeler has considerable road presence. With dual round headlights that offer good throw at night and tougher steel wheels, it seems like the Treo is also practical in terms of design and construction.  

Interior

The Treo electric rickshaw from Mahindra comes with a 2073mm wheelbase to offer more legroom and improve stability. It comes with a tough canopy and has doors to keep occupants safe from external environmental conditions. The vehicle also comes with cushioned seats for passenger comfort and provision for a music system.

In addition to these, the Mahindra electric three-wheeler gets a 12V mobile phone charging port, a lockable glovebox and a digital instrument cluster to enhance operator performance and comfort.

Performance

The Mahindra Treo is powered by an AC induction electric motor and a lithium-ion 48V  battery pack with a battery capacity of 7.37 kWh. The setup delivers 10.7hp of peak power and 48Nm of torque.

The three-wheeler also comes with a direct drive transmission to ensure smooth power delivery without intermediaries like belts or gears, minimizing vibrations. Front-end stability is enhanced by helical springs and hydraulic dampeners, while the rear boasts a rigid axle and leaf springs for superior rigidity, low maintenance, and durability.

As for riding range, the Mahindra Treo delivers a certified range of 141km on a full charge while its typical riding range is about 130km. It also takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes to fully juice up the battery pack. 

Safety

The Mahindra Treo e-rickshaw comes equipped with an IP67-rated electric motor which is dust and waterproof. IP67 is an electrical enclosure rating that protects the device inside from the harmful effects of water and dust. The vehicle also comes with a rear crash guard to protect occupants in the event of a rear impact and has passenger doors as well.

Verdict

The Mahindra Treo is certainly a product that combines brand attributes, high-quality aggregates, and new technologies at an affordable price. Featuring an efficient electric powertrain, and multiple safety and comfort features, the Treo is expected to become one of the best L5 category electric three-wheelers suitable for introducing profitability.