Mahindra Treo

Treo Highlights

October 6, 2020: Mahindra is the only major automakers betting big on electric vehicles in India's commercial vehicle space. The Mahindra Treo is a modern electric three-wheeler for the last-mile people carrier segment, with an affordable price, easy to use and profitable to run. Unlike the local players selling electric 3W with old technology and lead-acid batteries. Treo with the advanced lithium-ion technology powers, Mahindra believes this tiny 3W has the potential to change India’s last-mile people carrier 3W segment forever. Treo helps enhance savings, offers superior ride quality and highly well-built vehicles for drivers and passengers' safety, all this is promised with a zero-emission, truly environment-friendly vehicle. 

Variants: Treo comes in four variants TREO - SFT & HR (3 seaters) and Treo YAARI- SFT & YAARI (Four seater)

Performance: Treo 3-seater top speed is 45 km/h, the certified range is 170 km and the driving range is 130 km. 

Battery: Treo comes with modern lithium-ion, 48V with capacity (Installed) - kWh 7.37. The charging time 0-100% in standard conditions is 3-4 hours. 

Drivetrain: Treo’s peak power 5.4kW, the torque of 30 Nm and direct drive transmission. 

Suspension: Treo suspension At the front helical spring + damper + hydraulic shock absorber, the rigid rear axle, leaf spring & shock absorber. 

Brakes are hydraulic type both at the front & rear.

Treo's roof type is weather-resistant flex canopy. For a peaceful ownership experience. Apart from the brand Mahindra attributes, Treo comes with a standard warranty of 3 years or 80 000 km, whichever is earlier, and all the accessories are available at Mahindra dealership.

Key Rivals: You can check out the other electric three-wheeler including Kinetic Safar Samrat Atul Elite Plus Piaggio Ape E City

Mahindra Treo 3 Wheeler- Expert Review

Overview

The growing adoption of electric vehicles globally and in India is a huge transformation taking place in the automotive sector. Everybody now understands the future of vehicles is EVs. In India, EVs' adoption is slow, given the challenges in the technological shift and the lack of infrastructure. However, the humble-three wheeler category emerged as the most suitable to shift towards EVs over the last few years. The electric three-wheeler has become immensely popular in cities and towns as one of the most affordable last-mile vehicles compared giving IC engines vehicle run for their money. Numerous local players have started catering to this growing demand, yet they lack the technology or manufacturing capabilities of a world-class product. 

Mahindra and Mahindra, the Indian EVs domain pioneer, eyes a greater opportunity in the last-mile electric three and four-wheeler segment. Mahindra is the only major player ventured into this segment to take the first movers advantage. After a few EV products sold in the market with deeper understanding and customer feedback, the company has developed a completely new EV platform, the Treo. We help you understand this EV better with our detailed review 

Key Characteristics 

Treo is a new all-new electric three-wheeler platform, backed by advanced battery technology and modern manufacturing capabilities. Treo offers superior ride quality,best-in-class comfort for drivers and passengers. This electric 3W also ensures higher savings as it costs a lot less to run, along with zero-emission technology, for a better tomorrow. . 

What makes Treo stand out in the market is the superior technology, affordable price, comfortable to ride, high on safety, modern, contemporary design and zero tail-pipe emission vehicle. The zero pollution and noiseless drive make Treo a full-electric and totally environment-friendly 3W in India. Treo gets global battery technology with zero maintenance, lithium-ion batteries for more than five years of life. Mahindra is also offering cloud-based mobility platforms with remote monitoring of range, speed, location, and efficient fleet utilization.

Features

Treo nearly exceeds features compared to the IC engine auto-rickshaw. The Treo gets a windscreen & wiping system, spare wheel provision, three driving modes of low, medium and high speeds. Also, a lockable glove box, grab handles, 12V socket, hazard indicator, telematics unit & GPS as an option and 15A off-board charger.

Performance

Like the conventional auto-rickshaw, Treo carries a driver and three passengers comfortably without any power lag or pickup issue. Treo's top-speed is 45 km/h and it comes with a company certified 170 km of range and the typical real-time driving range of 130 km. Unlike the locally made lead-acid battery, Treo gets a lithium-ion, 48V battery with 7.37kWh capacity. It produces a maximum power of 5.4kW, peak torque of 30 Nm, and direct drive type transmission. 

Treo suspension at the front helical spring + damper + hydraulic shock absorber, the rigid rear axle, leaf spring & shock absorber, and brakes are hydraulic type both at the front & rear. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 2050 mm, a turning radius of 2.9 meters, and a length is 2746 mm, width is 1350 mm and height of 1750 mm. 

Easy to charge: Treo comes with quick charging with just 3 hours & 50 min for a 130 km range for Treo. You can top up during lunch break can add over 32 km to the range. It is as simple as charging your mobile phone without any complexities. Treo also has a regenerative braking system. This helps in energy generation during braking fed back into the battery, thus, ensuring minimum wastage of energy.

Verdict 

In the crowded market of e-auto-rickshaws, Treo is certainly a strong product that combines brand attributes, high-quality aggregates, new technologies at an affordable price. Mahindra is making all the right moves to step-up the domestic EV market by bringing path-breaking products suitable for Indian duty-cycles. If you’re looking for an affordable 3-wheeler for last-mile connectivity or feeder routes, Treo should be your first choice; this e-auto tick all the right boxes, offering more bang for your buck. What also works in Treo’s favor is the lower running cost vis-a-vis the diesel auto-rickshaw. Thus, offering a meaningful opportunity for people who want an EV that costs less and doesn’t pollute at all!