Montra Super Auto

The Montra Super Auto is an electric passenger auto-rickshaw from Montra Electric, the commercial-vehicle brand of the Murugappa group's TI Clean Mobility. It is priced from Rs 3.77 lakh to Rs 3.80 lakh (ex-showroom) and is built for city and last-mile passenger transport, seating a driver plus three passengers.

Range and Charging

A 10.6 kWh lithium-ion battery powers the Super Auto with a certified range of 239 km under ideal test conditions, with roughly 160 km achievable in daily stop-and-go operation with passengers aboard. A full charge takes about 4 hours with the standard off-board charger, which costs just Rs 20-30 per charge against Rs 300-400 for a comparable CNG auto. There is no fast-charging option; operators typically charge overnight at home.

Performance and Payload

A 10 kW PMSM motor delivers 60 Nm of torque and a 55 km/h top speed, with 21% gradeability for ramps and flyovers. The Super Auto is a fully built L5M high-speed passenger carrier on a sturdy boron-steel chassis, with a 781 kg gross vehicle weight and a kerb weight of 481 kg, leaving a usable payload of about 300 kg for passengers and luggage. Telescopic hydraulic front forks with dual shocks and a swingarm rear with coil-over damper soak up rough roads.

Who Should Buy It

The Super Auto suits auto-rickshaw operators, fleet owners and last-mile passenger services that want a high-range electric auto with a low running cost of about 53 paise per km. Its 160+ km real-world range, 4-hour overnight charging and 239 km certified figure make it a genuine full-shift replacement for a CNG auto. Operators who need fast charging or a longer seated cabin for four passengers will want to weigh those limits before choosing.