Hooghly Motors Butterfly XL

The Hooghly Motors Butterfly XL is a more spacious passenger e-rickshaw from Hooghly Motors, built to carry 4 passengers plus the driver in a wider fully built body. It runs on a 48 V electric system with a 100 Ah battery and offers a claimed range of about 85 km per charge.

Performance and range

The Butterfly XL uses a 2 hp electric motor with a top speed of about 25 km/h. Charging from a standard socket takes roughly 6-8 hours for a full battery.

Passenger capacity

It seats 4 passengers plus the driver with a gross vehicle weight of 710 kg and a kerb weight of about 472 kg, giving it a sturdy feel for everyday city running.

Ride and features

The wider body measures 2760 mm long, 1310 mm wide and 1900 mm high, riding on 90/90-12 tyres with an automatic transmission and drum brakes.