Mercury Tejashvi

The Mercury Tejashvi is a fully built, L5M high-speed electric passenger auto rickshaw from Mercury EV-Tech, the Vadodara-based EV maker. Sold through dealers on enquiry basis rather than a fixed showroom price, the Tejashvi targets last-mile passenger operators who need a registered, high-speed three-wheeler with a genuine day-long range.

Range and charging

Mercury claims a certified range of 200 km on a full charge from the 10.2 kW lithium-ion battery pack, built in-house at the company's Gujarat plant. Charging takes 7 to 8 hours on a regular AC supply, which suits overnight charging at home or the depot. The battery carries a 3-year warranty, and because the pack is produced in-house, spare part availability is simpler than on imports.

Performance and payload

A 1.74 kW BLDC motor drives the rear wheel with a top speed of 65 km/h, and the automatic, clutchless drivetrain needs no gear shifts in stop-and-go traffic. The Tejashvi seats four passengers plus the driver (4+1) and carries up to 350 kg, which covers a full passenger load for shared routes or airport shuttle duty. A 12-inch tube tyre setup, helical spring front and leaf spring rear suspension, and hydraulic combo brakes round out the mechanical package. It rolls on a 2760 mm long, 995 mm wide body with 150 mm of ground clearance.

Who should buy it

The Tejashvi suits fleet operators and individual drivers running registered passenger autos on fixed city routes, where the high-speed L5M certification, the 200 km range and the 3-year battery warranty directly improve earning hours. Anyone needing a commercial quotation, fleet pricing or local dealer availability should contact a Mercury EV-Tech dealer directly, since prices are set by enquiry and vary by city.