Mahindra E-Alfa Cargo

Mahindra E-Alfa Cargo

Mahindra has introduced its popular E-Alfa three-wheeler in the cargo carrier segment by expanding its last-mile electric three-wheeler range. This tiny little auto-rickshaw is your go-to vehicle in the electric/battery-operated variants for local cargo/logistics/supply-chain deliveries. available at an affordable price, the E-Alfa cargo is a strong cargo rickshaw that helps you carry a good amount of payload with the modern battery with adequate range and torque. The cargo deck is big, the charging is easy and fast, and everything with your favourite Mahindra Brand's reliable and quality. 

Mahindra E-Alfa Cargo Price: E-Alfa Cargo starts from an attractive ex-showroom price of ₹ 1.44 lakh.

Mahindra E-Alfa Cargo Range: E-Alfa Cargo gets 80 km of range in a single charge with a top speed of 25km/h.  

Mahindra E-Alfa GVW and Payload: The E-Alfa is 780 kg GVW and the payload is 310 kg.

Mahindra E-Alfa Cargo Key Competitors: E-Alfa Cargo takes on rivals Piaggio Ape E Xtra, Kinetic Safar Shakti, Kinetic Safar Jumbo, Lohia Narain Cargo, Atul Elite Cargo, Euler Motors HiLoad and Altigreen neEV. You can check out the Mahindra Zor in the 500-plus kg payload capacity segment.  

Overview

Mahindra is a reputed commercial vehicle manufacturer in India along with a wide range of vehicles in various other segments. The brand has been recently expanding its portfolio of commercial vehicles, focusing in the electric segment. The brand recently entered the e-cart or electric three-wheeler cargo carrier segment with its new model in the last mile mobility segment in India.

Mahindra recently launched the E-Alfa Cargo at the beginning of this year. The vehicle has received instant popularity in the last mile mobility segment all across India. The Mahindra E-Alfa Cargo has been acclaimed for its exceptional performance, capacity and unbelievably low cost of operations that making it a favourite in the commercial segment amongst transporters and business owners in India. The new Mahindra e Alfa Cargo is now available in India in a single chassis with a cabin variant with a fully built body and a standard day cabin and loading deck. 

Exterior

The Mahindra E Alfa Cargo boasts a pretty good length and overall dimension for an electric three-wheeler. The vehicle features a modern and attractive exterior style which comes with a double-headlamp setup that offers great visibility. The vehicle features a short canopy and a pretty large loading deck area. The GVW of the vehicle is 780 kgs and the payload capacity of this electric three-wheeler is rated at 310 kgs, with a large and wide cargo tray that offers ample space for cargo loading in considerable volumes. The wheelbase is 2168 mm and the vehicle has a pretty good ground clearance perfect for Indian roads.

The build quality and material is pretty durable and high quality with stainless steel and steel being used in the frame and chassis construction. The vehicle is reliable, sturdy and perfect for last-mile mobility operations carrying a decent load over considerable distances.

Interior

On the inside, the vehicle gets a spacious cabin with a well-laid-out black dashboard and the black and red dual-tone interior adds to the aesthetic factor. In its list of key features, the Mahindra E Alfa Cargo gets a digital instrument cluster that gets a speedometer, trip meter, displays charge status, and battery level, amongst other features. The e-Alfa Cargo electric cargo carrier offers exceptional comfort with ample space and good legroom and headroom in the driver’s cabin.

Performance

The Mahindra E-Alfa Cargo gets a super powerful and efficient 1500 W DC brushless motor. The motor is paired to a 48V 120Ah battery. The motor produces an impressive 1.34 hp of power and ample torque for seamless operations.

The motor is coupled with a dual-speed manual transmission (1 forward and 1 reverse gear) with an integrated differential that offers a good gradeability of 7 degrees. The vehicle also uses a unique additional high torque gear for enhanced performance. The battery is pretty capable and offers a top speed of 25 kmph to the vehicle with a driving range of 80-85 kms on a single full charge, even with a full load. E-Alfa is the best auto-rickshaw electric that you can buy right now. The battery is very easy to charge and charges pretty quickly with an offboard 48 V/15 A charger.

Safety

The vehicle is built to serve last mile mobility needs in India and is a safe and comfortable package with impressive load carrying capacities. The vehicle gets an effective suspension system consisting of telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers at the front and leaf spring-type suspension at the rear end. The construction and build quality is sturdy and reliable and for added safety, the vehicle gets efficient drum brakes that offer enough stopping power for complete protection and prevention of any slippage and accidents.

Verdict

The Mahindra E-Alfa Cargo is an e-cart that is very profitable and sustainable package in terms of other diesel and fossil fuel-powered three-wheeler cargo carriers considering the rising prices of diesel, petrol, CNG and LPG. The vehicle offers exceptional performance and profitability whereas Mahindra promises a savings of over ₹60,000 over any given diesel cargo 3-wheeler. The vehicle is also pollution-free and would help you contribute positively to the environment by reducing the impact of fossil-fuel usage.

Overall, the e-cart is a value-for-money package that is truly worth its price and popularity in the Indian market right now. The vehicle is worth buying for small business owners and people looking for a cost-effective and efficient last mile mobility solution.