Bajaj Riki P40 05 E Rickshaw

The Bajaj Riki P4005 is an L3-category passenger electric rickshaw from Bajaj Auto's Riki line-up, built on a monocoque chassis with a high-power permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) and a thermally efficient lithium-ion battery pack. It is positioned as a reliable, range-efficient last-mile passenger transport solution for urban and semi-urban duty.

Price & Variants

Priced from Rs 1.91 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) across a single 4 Seater/Electric variant. Bajaj Auto lists the starting ex-showroom price at Rs 1.85 lakh in New Delhi; final on-road price varies slightly by insurance, registration and optional accessories.

Battery & Range

A 5.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers a certified range of 149 km on a full charge. The pack recharges in about 3 hours 45 minutes using the standard external 1500W off-board charger, keeping downtime low for daily commercial operation.

Performance

The PMSM motor produces 1.99 kW of rated power and 25 Nm of peak torque, with a top speed of 25 km/h and a single-speed gearbox (1 forward + 1 reverse). A 17.6% gradeability figure lets the rickshaw climb flyover inclines and tackle loaded starts comfortably.

Dimensions & Practicality

Measures 2790 mm long, 995 mm wide and 1700 mm high on a 2065 mm wheelbase, with 170 mm of ground clearance. It seats the driver plus four passengers, and rides on 100/90 R12 tubeless tyres with an independent coil-spring front and semi-trailing arm rear suspension.

Safety & Durability

Hydraulic drum brakes with regenerative braking, an anti-roll bar and a stable monocoque chassis support confident low-speed handling. IP67 water resistance, 170 mm ground clearance and a 3-year / 60,000 km standard warranty back the vehicle for daily commercial use.