Lohia Comfort Plus

21-July-20: The Comfort electric-three wheeler caters to the growing last-mile passenger carrier segment. This innovative 3W comes with dual suspension for a comfortable ride and better overall vehicle balance and stability. Key features include twin speed mode, swappable battery tray, reverse horn, hazard switch, new wheel & enhanced battery range for day-long operations. The hand brake of this 3W is rugged and withstand impact resistance and motion restriction for a safe ride. Also, an analog meter for driver information to check vehicle speed and battery level.

Comfort maximum speed is 25 km/h. The ground clearance is 235 mm, wheelbase of 2035 mm, and the front and rear tyre sizes are 100/90x17 6 PR. Convenience features such as music system with USB support & FM radio for entertainment, mobile charger & cabin light for better ambiance are provided with this passegner carrier. This tiny 3W is also fitted with GPS & fire extinguisher, tool kit & first aid placed with the vehicle for security & safety of the passenger.

Comfort is also easy to handle and takes on daily grueling city traffic easily. It gets 4-spoke wheels, which ensure an equal weight distribution and a sturdy grip that remains for challenging terrains. The passenger seating is comfortable with superior quality seats, adequate legroom with comfortable seating space.

Overview

Comfort e-auto is yet another product in the electric 3-wheeler passenger carrier segment. Lohia Auto is a local vehicle maker who entered this market to grab the growing pie of this segment in India. The company sells conventional 3W in India; has gained experience in manufacturing 3W for Indian road and driving conditions. It has built capabilities and local R&D to make a mark in this electric vehicle market. 

The Comfort electric-three wheeler caters to the growing last-mile passenger carrier segment. This innovative 3W comes with dual suspension for a comfortable ride and better overall vehicle balance and stability. Key features include twin speed mode, swappable battery tray, reverse horn, hazard switch, new wheel & enhanced battery range for day-long operations. The hand brake of this 3W is rugged and withstand impact resistance and motion restriction for a safe ride. Also, an analog meter for driver information to check vehicle speed and battery charging level.

The comfort is fitted with a music system with USB support & FM radio for passenger entertainment, mobile charger & cabin light are some other accessories for the customer. It is equipped with GPS enabled e-rickshaw & fire extinguisher, tool kit & first aid placed with the vehicle for security & safety of the passengers.

Performance

The lead-acid battery on this e-auto comes with 48 volts DC and 100/120 Ah capacities. The charger rating is 15 amp. The maximum speed is 25 kmph, and the 80-kilometers range in a single charge. The overall width is 1000 mm, the height of 1800 mm. Ground clearance of 235 mm, wheelbase of 2035 mm. It is a 400 kg payload vehicle. The Comfort has been tested extensively for greater on road performance.

The front suspension is telescopic and rear with leaf spring & hydraulic shock absorber type. The front and rear brakes are 130 mm diameter with drum type. The front and rear tyre sizes are 100/90x17 6 PR which help resonable speed and sufficient pickup. Even with full passenger load, the Comfort doesn't feel lack of power and navigate through traffic in urban or rural roads quite effortlessly. 

Comfort is also easy to handle and takes on daily grueling city traffic easily. It gets 4-spoke wheels, which ensure an equal weight distribution and a sturdy grip that remains for challenging terrains. The passenger seating is comfortable with superior quality seats, adequate legroom with comfortable seating space. Comfort is equipped with advanced brushless electric motors, which makes them high on performance and low maintenance.

Verdict 

The growing e-auto market is truly vibrant, with many domestic players entering the market. This underlines the importance of the segment to the companies. And, also more players and higher competition mean far better products in the market. This is certainly a positive for customers to choose the right vehicle which best in class, high quality, durable and affordable e-auto. Lohia Comfort is another such product in this long list of e-passenger carriers available in the market. It looks better than many products with strong aggregates and full support of the OEM to run this vehicle consistently for profitable operations.