Zelio Tanga Butterfly

The Zelio Tanga Butterfly is a passenger e-rickshaw sold under the Tanga E-Rickshaw brand, priced from ₹1.45 lakh (ex-showroom). It is built on a high-rigidity monocoque frame for stability and longevity on Indian roads, and targets urban and semi-urban passenger runs.

Powertrain and performance

It is powered by a 1250W electric motor on a 48/60V system with a 153 Ah battery pack. TrucksDekho quotes a range of up to 100 km on a full charge, a top speed of 30 km/h and a charging time of about 8 hours.

Dimensions and build

The e-rickshaw measures 2890 mm long, 990 mm wide and 1730 mm tall, with a 2220 mm wheelbase and 230 mm ground clearance — the raised clearance helps on uneven city roads. The chassis-with-cabin layout comes with a fully built day cabin.

Comfort and features

It seats a driver plus four passengers (D+4). Front suspension uses 43 mm telescopic shock absorbers and the rear runs leaf springs, with drum brakes and a parking brake for everyday stops.

Who is it for

The Tanga Butterfly suits e-rickshaw operators running passenger services in towns, where its combination of a sub-₹1.5 lakh price, good ground clearance and a long-lasting monocoque body offers low day-to-day running costs.