Reep L5 Passenger Max

The Reep L5 Passenger Max is an electric passenger carrier from Reep Industries, a high-speed L5M three-wheeler built to move people rather than cargo. It is priced from Rs 3.80 lakh (ex-showroom) in a single 2380/Electric variant, and seats up to six passengers plus the driver on a fully built body with a day cabin and a 2,380 mm wheelbase. It targets shared mobility operators, feeder routes and last-mile passenger runs in cities and towns.

Range and charging

A 7.2 kWh lithium-ion pack (150 Ah at 48 V) delivers a claimed range of 133 km on a full charge. Recharging from empty takes about 5 hours 30 minutes on the standard AC charger, which fits overnight charging at home or a depot. There is no DC fast charging, so the vehicle is planned around a single shift and a full nightly charge rather than midday top-ups.

Performance and payload

A 9.2 kW BLDC motor produces 60 Nm of torque and a 42 km/h top speed, with 18% gradeability for hilly stretches. The vehicle runs on three wheels with 4.5-12 tyres, hydraulic drum brakes, helical spring front suspension and a rigid axle with leaf springs at the rear. Its 1,450 kg GVW against an 818 kg kerb weight leaves a 632 kg payload allowance, and the chassis-with-cabin layout keeps the body rigid on rough roads.

Who should buy it

The Reep L5 Passenger Max suits shared mobility fleets, auto-rickshaw operators upgrading from CNG, and operators running fixed passenger routes within city limits. The 133 km range and overnight charge time are honest limits for a single-shift vehicle; anyone planning two shifts a day should confirm charging infrastructure and route length with a dealer before committing.