Sniper Electric L5 Passenger

The Sniper Electric L5 Passenger is a high-speed electric passenger carrier (L5M category) from Sniper Electric, a 3-wheeler built to carry the driver plus four passengers on city feeder and shared last-mile routes. It runs on a 60 V electrical system and is aimed at operators who need more pace than the low-speed L3 range, with a claimed 100-120 km range on a full charge. TrucksDekho lists the single 3 Seater/Electric variant with pricing marked as coming soon, so expect a commercial quotation rather than a fixed on-road tag.

Range and charging

Sniper Electric claims a 100-120 km range from the 80 Ah lithium-ion pack (about 4.8 kWh at 60 V). A full charge takes approximately 6 hours from a standard AC supply, which suits overnight charging after a single shift. There is no published fast-charge option, so the L5 Passenger is best treated as a one-shift vehicle; the 60 V architecture keeps the pack and charging hardware simple and inexpensive to replace.

Performance and payload

The L5 Passenger is powered by a BLDC motor with a 45 km/h top speed, an automatic transmission with a 1-forward 1-reverse gearbox and a 7 per cent gradeability. It has a gross vehicle weight of 352 kg and a kerb weight of 460 kg, with D+4 seating (driver plus four passengers). The chassis-with-cabin layout rides on three wheels, measuring 2,780 mm long, 990 mm wide and 1,640 mm tall, with 220 mm of ground clearance, a 1,800 mm wheelbase and a 3x3 axle configuration. Drum brakes, telescopic front and leaf-spring rear suspension, tubeless 4.5x10 tyres and a digital driver display complete the package.

Who should buy it

Shared-auto and feeder operators who want a high-speed, zero-tailpipe passenger carrier for city and short inter-city runs, and small passenger-transport businesses replacing an ageing CNG auto. The 45 km/h top speed and 6-hour charge time keep it to a single daily shift, so judge it on flat urban routes where its compact footprint and negligible running cost do the real work. Verify Sniper Electric service coverage and battery warranty in your city before buying.