Hooghly Motors Butterfly Classic

The Hooghly Motors Butterfly Classic is a low-speed passenger e-rickshaw built by the West Bengal-based maker Hooghly Motors. It runs on a 48 V electric system with a 135 Ah battery, seats 4 passengers plus the driver and is built around a chassis-with-cabin, fully built body.

Performance and range

The Classic is powered by a 2 hp electric motor with a top speed of about 24.6 km/h and a claimed range of 85 km per charge. Charging takes roughly 4-5 hours from a standard home socket.

Passenger capacity

It offers a seating capacity of Driver + 4 passengers with a gross vehicle weight of 405 kg, making it a light and economical option for short city routes.

Ride and features

The three-wheeler runs on 90/90-12 tyres with an automatic transmission, a wheelbase of 1800 mm and a length of 2760 mm. Drum brakes and a fully built cabin with chassis keep daily running safe and simple.