JPS Arjun DLX E-Auto

The JPS Arjun DLX E-Auto is an electric passenger auto-rickshaw from JPS, built as a low-speed L3M passenger carrier for city and neighbourhood duty. It is offered in a single 4 Seater/Electric variant priced at ₹1.40 Lakh ex-showroom, with pricing consistent across India. A 120 Ah lithium-ion battery on a 48 V system feeds a 1000 W brushless DC motor rated at 1 hp, and the whole package is designed around day-to-day passenger movement rather than long-haul travel.

Range and charging

JPS claims a range of 100 to 120 km on a full charge, which covers a full shift of short urban trips. There is no DC fast charging on this class of vehicle; the Arjun DLX E-Auto charges from a regular household socket in about 6 to 8 hours, so overnight top-ups are the practical routine. The 48 V / 120 Ah pack is the only battery option offered.

Performance and payload

With a 1000 W (1 hp) brushless DC motor and a 25 km/h top speed, the Arjun DLX E-Auto stays in the low-speed passenger carrier class. It seats a driver plus four passengers (D+4), and its gross vehicle weight of 575 kg against a 225 kg kerb weight leaves roughly 350 kg of usable carrying capacity. The ride is handled by MacPherson strut front suspension and leaf springs at the rear, with drum brakes, 90x90x12 tyres, tubeless rubber, and a driver information display as standard.

Who should buy it

The JPS Arjun DLX E-Auto suits drivers and small fleet owners running last-mile passenger services, shared commutes, or school and community runs inside towns. Its strengths are the low acquisition cost, the simple 6-8 hour home charging, and the respectable 350 kg payload for the class. At 25 km/h it is not built for intercity trips, and the Day Cabin body with a Manual transmission and 1 Forward + 1 Reverse gearbox keeps operation simple. Buyers who need more speed or cargo space should look at faster or load-oriented three-wheelers instead.