Joy E-Rik Bandhu

The Joy E-Rik Bandhu is an electric passenger e-rickshaw from Joy E-Bike, priced at ₹1.38 Lakh ex-showroom. It is a low-speed L3M passenger carrier aimed at last-mile passenger services in Indian cities and towns.

Range and charging

The Bandhu runs on a 48 V battery system with a capacity of about 7.2 kWh spread across 4 batteries, delivering an indicated range of 100 to 120 km on a full charge. Charging takes about 8.5 hours from a home socket, making overnight top-ups the standard routine.

Performance and payload

A 1.59 kW BLDC motor moves the rickshaw up to a 25 km/h top speed. It seats a driver plus four passengers (D+4) with a payload of around 380 kg against a gross weight of 747 kg. Helical spring front suspension and leaf springs at the rear handle rough city roads.

Who should buy it

The Joy E-Rik Bandhu suits individual drivers and small fleet owners running passenger services in towns and neighbourhoods. Its strengths are the strong range for the class, the low price, and the 380 kg payload. At 25 km/h it is not intended for long-distance travel, so buyers needing higher speeds should look at faster three-wheelers.