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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Montra Electric launches Super Cargo electric three-wheeler in Delhi
Montra Electric , the electric mobility brand of the Murugappa Group , has launched its new cargo electric three-wheeler , the Super Cargo , in Delhi. The launch is part of the company's efforts to address the growing demand for electric last-mile cargo transport in India. The Super Cargo is powered by a 13.8 kWh lithium-ion battery and offers a certified range of over 200 km, with a real-life on-road range of 170 km. The starting price is ₹4.37 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi, post-subsidy). The vehicle comes with a five-year or 1.75 lakh km battery warranty. The new model is available in three body configurations—170 cubic feet, 140 cubic feet, and a tray deck. Montra Electric has also introduced two variants, Tray eQX and 170 eQX d+, which feature a 15-minute full-charge capability enabled through a partnership with Exponent Energy. Designed for urban and fleet use Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director of TI Clean Mobility Private Limited, launched the Super Cargo and signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for more than 200 unit deliveries at the event. He stated, 'The launch of the Montra Electric Super Cargo marks a significant milestone in our growth journey, as we strengthen our presence in the last-mile delivery segment. Entering the mid- and last-mile cargo segment has always been a strategic priority—and with SUPER CARGO, we are proud to bring that vision to life.' The Super Cargo features a powertrain producing 70 Nm of torque and 11 kW peak power, with 23 per cent gradeability and a gross vehicle weight of 1.2 tonnes. It includes features such as front disc brakes, hill-hold, reverse assist, seat belt provisions, regenerative braking, and multiple drive modes. The vehicle is constructed on a Boron Steel chassis and includes a 6.2-foot load tray. It is designed to serve both fleet operators and independent business owners, and is available through Montra Electric showrooms in more than 90 cities across India. Partnership with exponent energy Arun Vinayak, Co-Founder of Exponent Energy, said, 'We are excited to partner with Montra Electric. Our 15-minute 100 per cent charging solution has been well accepted by the market for its potential to unlock higher asset utilisation. We will closely work with the brand to expand our charging network in line with customer requirements.' The Super Cargo is available in four colours: Chilli Red, Steel Grey, Indian Blue, and Stallion Brown.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Montra Electric launches Super Cargo electric three-wheeler in Bengaluru
Montra Electric , the clean mobility brand of the Murugappa Group, has introduced its new electric three-wheeler-- Super Cargo-- aimed at the last-mile cargo delivery segment. The vehicle was launched in Bengaluru by Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director of TI Clean Mobility Private Limited, along with other senior company officials. The Super Cargo is offered with a 13.8 kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers a certified range of over 200 km and an on-road range of 170 km. It produces 11 kW of peak power and 70 Nm of torque and features a 1.2-tonne gross vehicle weight, 23% gradeability, and a boron steel chassis. The vehicle is available in three cargo configurations: 170 cubic feet, 140 cubic feet, and tray deck. Charging, configurations, and availability The Super Cargo will also be offered with a 15-minute full charging option in partnership with Exponent Energy. This feature is available on two variants—Tray eQX and 170 eQX d+. The model is now open for bookings across 90 cities and comes in four colours: Chilli Red, Steel Grey, Indian Blue, and Stallion Brown. Prices begin at ₹4.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru, post-subsidy), and it includes a 5-year or 1.75 lakh km battery warranty. Industry focus and expansion plans Jalaj Gupta stated: 'The addition of the Montra Electric Super Cargo to our product portfolio marks an exciting new chapter of growth for us in the last-mile delivery segment. While we began our journey in the passenger 3-wheeler space with Super Auto and expanded into first-mile logistics with our Rhino heavy trucks, one segment we always wanted to make a foray into is cargo for mid and last mile.' 'With Eviator, we have already made inroads into the mid-mile segment. And now, with the launch of the Super Cargo, we are entering the last-mile delivery space,' he added. Roy Kurian, Business Head – Last Mile Mobility, Montra Electric, noted: 'Montra Electric Super Cargo is engineered with deep customer insights. It is packaged with unique features, and the 15-minute full charging option is a benefit for B2B players. The vehicle is suited for applications for both fleet operators and individual entrepreneurs.' Arun Vinayak, Co-founder of Exponent Energy, said: 'We are excited to partner with Montra Electric. Our 15-minute 100% charging solution has been well accepted by the market for its potential to unlock higher asset utilisation. We will work with the brand to expand our charging network in line with customer requirements across the cities they are present in.' Safety features on the Super Cargo include disc brakes, hill hold, reverse assist, seatbelt provision, regenerative braking, and multiple drive modes. The vehicle also features a long wheelbase and a 6.2-foot load tray.
