Mahindra Treo Zor

December 7, 2020: Are you looking for a reliable, powerful and affordable full-electric cargo three-wheeler? The all-new Mahindra Treo Zor is your answer. Launched just a month ago, based on all-new EV cargo platform. Treo Zor is targeted at the new emerging transportation needs in the era of the pandemic. A new-generation modern battery, easier to charge, longer-range battery and myriad packed features for safety, the convenience that is second to none. It matches the comfort, power and durability of its diesel counterpart, and yet far cheaper to run. It is quite evident, Treo Zor takes the last-mile cargo three-wheeler electric market to a new high with tailor-made products for Indian operating conditions. Thus, you can make more money by running an efficient cargo 3W. You can choose from three variants of Treo Zor. Read more on the Zor here. 

Treo Zor Rivals: Treo comes with a passenger variant too, you can explore that here. The key rivals of Mahindra Treo Zor are the Kinetic Safar Shakti, Kinetic Safar Jumbo, Lohia Narain Cargo, Atul Elite Cargo.  

Treo Zor Features: The Zor isn’t far behind vis-a-vis its diesel counterpart in terms of features. Mahindra has provided a range of utility and safety features such as windscreen and wiping system, spare wheel provision, driving modes -Forward, Neutral, Reverse, economy, and boost mode. Also, lockable glove box, 12 V socket, telematics unit, and GPS, 15 A off-board charger, hazard indicator, reverse buzzer, etc.

Treo Zor Range: Mahindra claims, the Treo Zor can easily go up to 125 km of range in a standard single charge of 3 hours 50 minutes, the top speed of 50 km/h.

Treo Zor Variants & Payload: The Zor is available in three variants; the pickup model comes with 550 kg payload, flatbed 578 kg payload, and delivery Van 500 kg payloads. 

Treo Zor Battery: You get a modern lithium-ion 48 V battery that comes with a peak capacity of 7.37 kWh. It produces 8 kW of power at 42Nm of torque.

Treo Zor Suspension: To enable the easier carrying of heavy load, the Zor gets helical spring + damper + hydraulic shock absorber at the front suspension and rigid axle with leaf spring at the rear. 

Treo Zor Brakes: The brakes are hydraulic types, while the parking brakes come in mechanical lever type. 

Overview

The last-mile electric 3W segment has been booming for the past few years. These tiny vehicles locally manufactured vehicles are put together by importing all the key technologies from around the world to pitch them as an affordable option their diesel counterparts. Yet, the electric 3Ws are relatively easy to charge, the battery can go up to a day and they’re totally green, noise-free, thus highly suitable for all kinds of applications. This has resulted in a sudden demand in a short time. In India, a whole lot of local 3W makers sprung-up-not all of them possess the necessary technology or manufacturing capabilities.

Mahindra is the only major OEM in India that is bullish on the future of EVs in both personal and commercial segments, and the company has built formidable capabilities. Taking a step towards offering a reliable & efficient product in the last-mile cargo vehicle, the company has bought an all-new cargo 3W- Treo Zor. 

The Sub-500 kg cargo carrier segment of the 3W in India is dominated by the diesel vehicles. The all-new Treo Zor seems to challenge the diesel that proposition with the top specifications, including higher power, longer range, superior aggregates, multiple variants and lowest cost of running. Based on the all-new Treo platform, the Treo Zor is one of its kind full electric cargo 3W in India. A 550 kg of payload with multiple variants-Delivery Van, FlatBed and Pickup on offer, Treo Zor is a highly convenient cargo vehicle to operate for your business. 

Exterior & Interior  

All the three variants of Treo Zor look differently from the outside as they come with different body configuration. However, all of them look quite complete vehicles with their road presence, modern design angles and overall high-quality material used in the exterior construction. The dual tone design with unique dual-tone exterior makes this vehicle distinctive in its segment with modular customization as per the applications. The larger windscreen offers wider visibility for comfortable driving. 

What is also quite visible when you look at the Treo Zor is the solid built quality along with higher cargo body, bigger tyre and wheelbase. Mahindra says Treo Zor gets 2216 mm of wheelbase longest in the industry and the 30.48 cm tyre is again the biggest in the segment. To allow higher payload and volume of cargo comfortably, the loading height is 675 mm with a convenient 3-way cargo body. The overall driving experience with an ergonomically designed cabin, effortless driving without a clutch to speak off, no noise and vibrate either.  

Mahindra equipped the Treo Zor with a list of features making this cargo 3W distinctive against the products that are being sold in the category. The features include windscreen & wiping system, spare wheel provision, driving modes- Forward, Neutral, Reverse, Economy and boost mode. A lockable glovebox, 12 V socket, telematics unit and GPS, 15 A off-board charger, hazard indicator and reverse buzzer, etc. This feature list makes this vehicle highly attractive in terms of overall user experience, practicality and convenience.   

Performance

The Treo Zor comes in a range of variants to suit the different needs of the last-mile cargo applications. In terms of performance all the three variants-Pickup, FlatBed and Delivery Van share the same configurations.

A modern lithium-ion battery in 48V voltage, with a capacity of 7.37 kWh. Mahindra claims a 125 km range in a single full charge in 3 hours and 50 minutes, and also the charging is as simple as charging a mobile phone. The peak power of 8kW and a higher torque of 42Nm is adequate to take on all cargo terrain with any kinds of loads. The transmission of Treo Zor comes in direct driver technology. 

The aggregates that make this electric cargo 3W strong and durable are suspension at the front helical spring, damper along with hydraulic shock absorber. At the rear is a rigid axle with leaf springs to carry any cargo. The front & rear brakes are in hydraulic type while the parking brake is the mechanical lever type. Some of the other key performance parameters include a top speed of 50 kmph, turning radius of 3.05m, gross weight of 995 kg and ground clearance of 123mm.

To enhance the performance some of the latest technologies are fitted in this 3W such as real time performance tracking, monitoring operation, data and machine learning and more, making it not only a cargo vehicle but a truly connected and new-age vehicle to run an efficient transport business by managing the fleet quite professionally.   

To ensure peaceful ownership experience Treo Zor promises lowest running cost, the potential to earn higher revenues. The battery virtually comes with zero maintenance and far more durability up to 1.5 lakh km. Mahindra also offers you the standard warranty of 3-years/80,000 km. 

Verdict

The inside outlook of Treo Zor makes this cargo 3W the perfect vehicle for Indian road and operating conditions. The EVs are still evolving in India, yet Mahindra with this new cargo offering seems to hit the nail on the head by bringing its most suitable product. The lithium-ion battery, abundant features and powerful aggregates are likely to withstand your business needs. 

There are many local products available in the market, but they lack the latest technologies and importantly, the expertise in battery-the biggest factor in an EV. The Treo Zor is certainly the electric three-wheeler if you want to invest in one.