Keto Trilux

The Keto Trilux is a high-speed L5M passenger auto rickshaw from Hyderabad-based KETO Motors, positioned for first and last-mile city transport. It is powered by a PMSM motor producing 8.5 kW of power and 58 Nm of torque, with a 10.75 kWh lithium-ion (LFP) battery pack. Keto has not announced an ex-showroom price yet, so it is sold on enquiry; buyers comparing against the Mahindra Treo or Atul Gem Paxx should wait for the official quotation.

Range and charging

Keto claims a range of up to 142 km on a single charge, certified by ICAT. A full charge takes about 4 hours on the supplied charger, which suits overnight home or depot charging for a daily driver shift. There is no fast-charge option listed, so the Trilux works best on predictable city routes rather than continuous all-day operation.

Performance and payload

The 8.5 kW motor drives a Direct Drive transmission with a 1-forward/1-reverse gearbox and a 45 km/h top speed, with 7% gradeability for city flyovers. The Trilux carries a 925 kg gross vehicle weight with a 500 kg kerb weight, leaving roughly 425 kg of payload for three passengers plus the driver (D+3 seating). It rides on 3 tyres with fork dampener front and rear suspension, disc front and drum rear brakes linked through a Combined Braking System.

Who should buy it

The Trilux suits individual auto-rickshaw operators and small passenger fleets running fixed city routes with overnight charging at home. The 142 km range, 425 kg payload and 4-hour charge time are honest numbers for a daily-shift vehicle; operators planning two shifts or long highway legs should confirm the economics with a Keto dealer before committing.