Nova DLX SS

The Nova DLX SS is a low-speed electric passenger carrier in the L3M class, sold as a four-seater e-rickshaw for short city and neighbourhood routes. It is a fully built three-wheeler with a Day Cabin and handle-bar steering, and Nova lists it at around ₹1.75 Lakh, which makes it one of the more affordable passenger e-rickshaws on the market.

Battery and charging

The DLX SS runs on a 250 Ah battery pack at 48 V, which works out to about 12 kWh of stored energy, and Nova quotes a range of 120 km on a full charge. As a low-speed carrier there is no DC fast charging; a full charge from a standard home socket takes about 7 hours, which suits an overnight charging routine.

Performance and load

Power comes from a 1 hp electric motor, driving the rear axle through a one-forward, one-reverse gearbox. Top speed is capped at 25 km/h, in line with low-speed passenger carrier rules. The DLX SS is rated for a gross vehicle weight of 719 kg, and its 2765 mm body length keeps it compact for narrow lanes. Drum brakes with ABS come as standard, while leaf-spring suspension front and rear smooths out potholed roads.

Who it is for

The DLX SS targets first-time e-rickshaw owners and small fleet operators running fixed short passenger routes, such as market-to-market trips and last-mile feeder runs. The low top speed keeps it in the cheap-to-operate L3M class, and the five-person layout (driver plus four) matches the standard e-rickshaw configuration used across Indian cities.