Three Wheelers - Cargo & Passenger Vehicle
Three-wheeler- Cargo
The three-wheelers, famously known as auto-rickshaws in India, is a vital vehicle segment in the overall commercial vehicle market. The auto-rickshaw is categorized into cargo and passenger. What makes the Cargo three-wheeler a key vehicle segment? Auto-Rickshaws are compact in size, affordable, easy to navigate and lower on operating costs, thus making them the most suitable vehicle type to reach the consumer door-steps- fast and efficiently. Cargo three-wheeler offers approximately in the range of up to 500-600 kg of payload with a GVW range of 900-1300 kg.
Despite the immense popularity of entry-level cargo four-wheelers, India’s three-wheeler remains the choice of first-time buyer/transport entrepreneur. To cater to the discerning value-seeking consumer brands like Bajaj Auto, Piaggio, TVS Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Atul Auto offers some of the most compelling, value for money vehicles. The cargo auto rickshaw price ranges between ₹ 2-4 lakh, ex-showroom, packed with features, strong built quality and larger cargo deck. Some of the top brands in the cargo 3W include Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX, Mahindra Alfa Plus, Bajaj Maxima C, Atul Shakti, GEM, TVS King Kargo. You can buy a cargo three-wheeler with fuel options like diesel, petrol, CNG, LPG and battery-operated full-electric.
Three-wheeler- Passenger
Passenger three-wheelers, commonly referred to as auto-rickshaws, are synonymous with India’s mass mobility. Millions of Indians use these auto-rickshaws as the most easily accessible, affordable and efficient mode of transportation. Auto-Rickshaws are the heart of India’s mass mobility needs and a preferred vehicle across urban, semi-urban and rural areas. Auto Rickshaws offer the convenience of carrying 3/4 passengers with an average mileage of over 30 kmpl on all kinds of terrain.
Top brands like Bajaj Auto-the pioneers and market leader, Piaggio, Mahindra & Mahindra, Atul Auto, TVS Motors cater this segment in several variants, price points and fuel options such as petrol, CNG, LPG, diesel and electric. Priced in the range of ₹ 1.2-4 lakh, the top auto-rickshaw brand in the passenger's category includes the leader Compact RE, Maxima D, Ape City, Ape DX, Mahindra Alfa, TVS King, Atul Pax, Rik.
Three Wheelers Price list In 2023
Model | Price |
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Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX | ₹2.45 - ₹2.48 Lakh |
Bajaj Maxima C | ₹2.83 - ₹2.84 Lakh |
Mahindra Alfa Plus | ₹2.59 - ₹2.85 Lakh |
Mahindra Treo Zor | ₹3.13 - ₹3.48 Lakh |
Mahindra Zor Grand | ₹3.50 - ₹3.80 Lakh |
3 Wheeler Vehicles in India

Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX
- Power 9.4 hp
- GVW 975
- Mileage 22
- Engine 599
- Fuel Tank 10.5
- Fuel Type Diesel

Bajaj Maxima C
- Power 10 hp
- GVW 965
- Mileage 33
- Engine 470.5
- Fuel Tank 8
- Fuel Type Diesel

Mahindra Alfa Plus
- Power 9 hp
- GVW 995
- Mileage 29.4
- Engine 597
- Payload 505
- Fuel Type Diesel






Atul Shakti Cargo
- Power 9.38 hp
- GVW 1020
- Mileage 36
- Engine 598
- Fuel Tank 7
- Fuel Type Diesel
Popular 3 Wheelers Comparisons
- VSBajaj Maxima C₹2.83 - ₹2.84 Lakh *Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX₹2.45 - ₹2.48 Lakh *
- VSMahindra Treo Zor₹3.13 - ₹3.48 Lakh *SN Solar Energy Electric Rickshaw LoaderFrom ₹87,000.00 *
- VSBajaj Maxima C₹2.83 - ₹2.84 Lakh *YC Electric E LoaderFrom ₹1.35 Lakh *
- VSMahindra Alfa Plus₹2.79 - ₹2.85 Lakh *Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX₹2.45 - ₹2.48 Lakh *
- VSMahindra Alfa Plus₹2.79 - ₹2.85 Lakh *Bajaj Maxima C₹2.83 - ₹2.84 Lakh *
User Reviews of Three Wheelers
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- SN Solar Energy Solar Electric Passenger Rickshaw
Zabardast power aur performance
Agar apko electric rickshaw leni hai toh SN Solar Energy Battery Rickshaw jaisi e-rickshaw apko Indian market mein dusri...
- Mahindra Zor Grand
Excellent utility
The Mahindra Zor Grand has been a part of my fleet for some time now and I feel it’s a really good cargo electric three-...
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Value for money, e-rickshaw
I recently bought the Montra Super Auto and I feel the auto rickshaw is absolutely the best you can buy in the electric ...
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Value for money
Kuch mahiney Baxy ka Baxy Pro chalane ke baad main keh sakta hoon ki yeh auto rickshaw abhi India mein auto rickshaw ke ...
- Baxy Rath
Ek comfortable e-rickshaw
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