Vani Moto ZoomRoo Deluxe Passenger Auto

The Vani Moto ZoomRoo Deluxe Passenger Auto is a battery-electric auto rickshaw built for last-mile passenger movement in Indian cities. It is a low-speed L3M passenger carrier sold in a single 3 Seater/Electric variant, listed at a uniform ₹1.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) across the country. Powered by a 1 hp electric motor and a 130 Ah lithium-ion battery at 48 V, it is aimed at fleet operators and individual drivers who want a zero-tailpipe, low-maintenance vehicle for short city runs.

Range and charging

Vani Moto claims a range of 135-140 km on a full charge for the Deluxe Passenger Auto, with a top speed of 25 km/h, well suited to dense urban routes rather than highways. The 130 Ah battery works out to roughly 6.24 kWh and takes 8 to 10 hours to top up fully from a standard socket, which fits overnight or daytime depot charging cycles. As a low-speed passenger carrier there is no fast-charging provision; the routine is simple plug-and-charge.

Performance and payload

The 1 hp motor pairs with an automatic transmission and a 1 Forward + 1 Reverse gearbox, and braking is handled by drum brakes with MacPherson strut front and leaf spring rear suspension. Kerb weight is 450 kg against a gross vehicle weight of 800 kg, leaving roughly 350 kg of carrying capacity, and the three-wheel layout with a 3.5 m turning radius keeps it nimble in congested lanes. It seats one driver plus three passengers.

Who should buy it

At ₹1.90 Lakh with a 135-140 km range and 350 kg of payload headroom, the ZoomRoo Deluxe Passenger Auto is a strong candidate for e-rickshaw operators upgrading from lead-acid fleets, small fleet owners, and shared-mobility pilots running fixed commuter routes. It is not a cargo or highway vehicle; city passenger duty is its home.