Mercury Dodo E-Rickshaw

The Mercury Dodo E-Rickshaw is a fully built electric auto rickshaw for last-mile passenger transport in Indian cities. It is an L5M high-speed passenger carrier built on a chassis-with-cabin layout, seating a driver plus six passengers. Mercury EV Tech sells the Dodo on enquiry, and TrucksDekho lists its price as coming soon.

Range and charging

The Dodo E-Rickshaw carries a 12 kWh battery pack (60.8 V) and is claimed to deliver up to 180 km on a single charge. A full charge takes roughly 5-6 hours, and no fast-charging figure is published, so the pack is best topped up overnight or during a midday break between trips. The 180 km claim makes a full day of city shared-auto duty feasible on one charge.

Performance and payload

A BLDC motor rated at 7.78 kW drives the rear wheels through an automatic gearbox with one forward and one reverse gear, giving a top speed of 80 km/h and a gradeability of 10.2 per cent. Hydraulic drum brakes and helical spring front suspension with a hydraulic telescopic rear unit with rubber damper handle braking and ride comfort, riding on 4.5-10 8PR tyres. Dimensions are 3245 mm long, 1475 mm wide and 1930 mm tall, with a 2215 mm wheelbase and 175 mm ground clearance.

Who should buy it

The Dodo E-Rickshaw suits owner-drivers and fleet operators running high-frequency shared passenger routes who want an L5M-certified, high-speed electric auto with long single-charge range. With the price not yet published, buyers should contact Mercury EV Tech for a quotation and budget for a 5-6 hour home or depot charge cycle between shifts.