Mahindra Treo

April 12, 2021: In the fast-growing last-mile electric passenger carrier segment, Mahindra has introduced a strong and compelling product-Treo. Treo is India’s first ingenuously developed full-electric three-wheeler that is strong, durable and economical to run against the conventional diesel cargo auto rickshaw. Priced between ₹ 1.69 - ₹ 2.79 lakh, ex-showroom, New Delhi, Treo is fitted with a powerful new-gen lithium-ion battery with strong power and torque. Mahindra has designed and developed this EV auto for Indian road and operating conditions. Treo also get segment-first features and modern performance characteristics and highly profitable to operate either on feeder route or people carrier in city or town.

Mahindra Treo Variants: Treo comes in four variants TREO - SFT & HR (3 seaters) and Treo YAARI- SFT & YAARI (Four seater). A customer can pick and choose any suitable variant for his application's needs and affordability. 

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

Mahindra Treo 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. 

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

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

Mahindra Treo Brakes are hydraulic type both at the front & rear.

Treo's roof type is a 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 the Mahindra dealership.

Mahindra Treo Key Rivals: Treo takes on rivals all-electric passenger carriers such as Kinetic Safar Samrat Atul Elite Plus Piaggio Ape E City.

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!