Bajaj Maxima XL Cargo E-TEC 12.0

The Bajaj Maxima XL Cargo E-TEC 12.0 is an electric cargo three-wheeler built for last-mile goods transportation in urban and semi-urban conditions. It pairs an 11.8 kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery with an advanced PMS motor to deliver an ARAI-certified range of 183 km per charge.

Price & Variants

Priced at Rs 4.45 lakh (ex-showroom) in a single 2274/Cargo variant, offered with an on-board charger that works from a standard 3-pin 16 amp socket.

Battery & Charging

The 11.8 kWh LFP pack (48V, IP67 packaging) charges in about 5 hours 50 minutes to full and under 4 hours for a 0-80% charge; there is no DC fast-charging option. Regenerative braking helps recover energy during stop-and-go deliveries, and the battery carries a 3-year / 80,000 km warranty.

Performance & Practicality

The PMS motor produces 5.5 kW continuous power and 36 Nm of torque, with a top speed of 40 km/h, a 2-speed automatic transmission and hill-hold assist on a 29% gradeability. With a 900 kg GVW and around 508 kg of payload on a 2274 mm wheelbase and 180 mm ground clearance, it is built to carry water cans, e-commerce cargo, beverages and fresh produce across last-mile routes.

Who should buy it

A digital instrument cluster, tubeless radial tyres, a 12V mobile charging port and 24x7 roadside assistance are standard, alongside a 36-month / 80,000 km warranty. The Maxima XL Cargo E-TEC 12.0 suits small businesses, e-commerce hubs and delivery operators on fixed local routes, where its long certified range and strong payload cut total cost versus petrol cargo three-wheelers.