Bajaj Wego P9018 Full Specifications, Range & Top Speed Explained

The Bajaj WEGO P9018 is the flagship electric three-wheeler in Bajaj Auto's WEGO line, and its number tells you the story: a 17.7 kWh pack in a 90-inch-class extra-large body. Bajaj launched it on 9 February 2026 at Rs 4.41 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India) in a single variant, and the spec sheet leads with a certified range of 296 km. This article breaks down every number, battery, range, top speed, motor, charging and dimensions, against the official figures, and works out what that range actually means for an operator's daily fuel bill.

EVSoch Verdict

Verdict

Best for: Auto operators running long daily routes (150+ km) in semi-urban or rural service who want the segment's longest certified range and can charge overnight without needing a mid-day top-up.

Biggest advantage: At roughly a third of the running cost of an equivalent CNG or petrol auto, the fuel savings alone can meaningfully offset the purchase price within a couple of years of steady use.

Biggest concern: There's no published road-tested range figure for this specific model, and AC-only charging means a genuinely dead battery mid-shift has no fast-charging fallback.

Who should consider it: First-time commercial EV buyers who value Bajaj's 1,500+ point service network and want a single, uncomplicated variant rather than a trim ladder to navigate.

Price and variants

The WEGO P9018 is sold in one configuration only, the 17.7 kWh/Electric variant, launched at Rs 4.41 lakh ex-showroom (Rs 4,41,247 to be precise), pan-India. There are no trims to choose between and no smaller battery to downgrade to; you pick the colour and the dealer. Some listings later in 2026 show slightly higher figures (Rs 4.48-4.58 lakh in specific cities), which may reflect regional pricing updates or on-road quotes rather than the ex-showroom base, so confirm the current pan-India figure with your dealer before budgeting. On-road price varies further by state once RTO, registration and insurance are added.

It comes in three finishes: Arctic White, Black and Ocean Blue. Bajaj sells it through its network of over 1,500 sales and service touchpoints, so parts and service reach where many e-auto rivals do not.

Where the P9018 sits in Bajaj's own lineup: the naming isn't arbitrary. “P” denotes Passenger (as opposed to “C” for Cargo), while the numbers indicate size and battery class: “90” is the size class and “18” indicates the battery tier (roughly 18 kWh). The full passenger WEGO range spans five variants, from the smallest P5009 up through the P5012, P7009 and P7012, with the P9018 as the largest, longest-range model at the top. If the P9018's price or size doesn't fit your route, it's worth checking whether a smaller WEGO variant in the same family suits you better rather than looking at a different brand entirely.

Battery and range

The headline figure is the certified range: 296 km from a 17.7 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack. That's the longest certified range in its passenger three-wheeler segment as of this writing. LFP chemistry matters for commercial use because it tolerates heavy daily cycling better than some NMC alternatives, and the cell cost keeps the pack affordable.

Real-world range will not match 296 km with a full D+3 load on a hilly route. Bajaj does not publish a road-tested figure for this model, so plan your day around the certified number and a healthy margin rather than budgeting a route right up to the claimed limit. Four drive modes, Eco, Power, Climb and Park Assist, plus regenerative braking and a redesigned BMS are the tools for stretching that range in daily service.

Motor, transmission and top speed

An Advanced PMS motor makes 6.2 kW of continuous power and 40 Nm of peak torque, driving a 2-speed AMT. The top speed is 45 km/h, which places the P9018 in the L5 vehicle category (the standard Indian classification for passenger three-wheelers), not the L3 motorcycle/moped category some listings mistakenly reference. This matters practically: L5 vehicles have their own registration, permit and licensing requirements distinct from two-wheeler classes, so confirm your commercial driving permit covers L5 before you buy.

It is built for last-mile passenger work, not highway runs. What the modest speed figure hides is gradeability: the drivetrain can climb a 36% slope, and hill-hold assist keeps the auto from rolling back on an incline.

The 2-speed AMT is the interesting engineering choice. A single-speed motor runs out of usable torque on steep ramps with four people aboard; the low gear covers that, and the second gear keeps the motor efficient at cruising speed. That gearing is also why the 45 km/h top speed is a deliberate cap rather than a motor limit.

Charging

Charging is AC-only through an on-board charger on a standard 16A socket, the same plug a home stabiliser or shop outlet uses. A full charge takes about 6 hours and an 80% top-up takes under 4 hours. There is no DC fast-charging option on the P9018.

For an auto operator that pattern works: charge overnight, run the day, plug in again. It also means no special charging infrastructure is needed to take delivery; the charger is included. The trade-off is real, though: if you run out mid-shift, there's no 20-minute fast-charge fallback the way there is on some passenger EVs.

Dimensions and cabin

The P9018 is the largest WEGO, measuring 3,095 mm long, 1,490 mm wide and 1,855 mm tall on a 2,039 mm wheelbase, with 180 mm of ground clearance. It's a D+3 layout, a driver plus three passengers, in a fully built body with luggage space behind the seats.

The extra width and wheelbase are where the P9018 earns its name as an “extra-large” carrier: three adults in the rear row sit with shoulder room that smaller autos don't offer. A digital LCD cluster, USB charging and telematics are standard, and the front and rear use regenerative drum brakes with 12-inch radial tubeless tyres.

Warranty

Bajaj backs the battery for 5 years or 1,20,000 km, whichever comes first, with a standard vehicle warranty alongside it. For a commercial vehicle doing 150+ km a day, the kilometre-linked battery term is the one that matters: at 150 km/day, 1,20,000 km arrives in a little under 22 months of continuous full-mileage use, so heavy-duty operators should watch which limit they'll hit first.

EVSoch Cost Breakdown: what does this actually save you per day?

Bajaj doesn't publish an official per-km running cost, so here's the math, with assumptions stated clearly so you can rerun it with your own local rates.

Assumptions (August 2026): commercial/home charging at roughly Rs 9/unit (confirm your actual commercial connection tariff, which can run higher than residential in some states); CNG at approximately Rs 80/kg; petrol at approximately Rs 100/litre. A typical CNG auto rickshaw returns roughly 30-35 km/kg, and a petrol auto roughly 35 km/litre.

WEGO P9018 electricity cost:

●      Full charge: 17.7 kWh x Rs 9 = Rs 159

●      Cost per km at claimed 296 km range: Rs 0.54/km

●      Cost per km at an estimated real-world range of ~220 km (roughly 75% of claimed, a reasonable derate for a loaded D+3 commercial duty cycle): Rs 0.72/km

Comparable CNG auto: roughly Rs 80 ÷ 32 km/kg ≈ Rs 2.50/km

Comparable petrol auto: roughly Rs 100 ÷ 35 km/litre ≈ Rs 2.86/km

Even using the more conservative real-world electricity estimate, the WEGO P9018 costs roughly a third to a quarter as much per km to run as a CNG or petrol equivalent. For an operator covering 150 km a day, that's roughly Rs 108 in electricity versus Rs 375 in CNG, a difference of about Rs 267/day, or roughly Rs 8,000 a month. Over a year, that's in the range of Rs 95,000 to Rs 1 lakh in fuel savings alone, which starts to meaningfully offset the vehicle's Rs 4.41 lakh purchase price within two to three years of steady use, before even counting lower EV maintenance costs.

Real-World Example: a 150 km/day intercity route operator

An operator running a fixed 150 km/day route between a town and its surrounding villages, charging overnight at home or a shop:

●      At the real-world estimate of ~220 km per full charge, a single overnight charge covers the day's 150 km with genuine margin, no mid-day charging stop required.

●      Monthly electricity cost: roughly 150 km x 26 days x Rs 0.72/km ≈ Rs 2,808/month

●      The same monthly distance on CNG: roughly 150 km x 26 days x Rs 2.50/km ≈ Rs 9,750/month

●      Monthly fuel saving: roughly Rs 6,900, before accounting for any difference in maintenance costs

This is the exact use case Bajaj built the P9018 for: a route long enough that the bigger battery earns its keep, but short enough that a single overnight charge, not mid-day fast charging, is all the operator needs.

Who Should Buy

●      Auto operators running long daily routes, 150+ km a day, in semi-urban or rural service who want the segment's longest certified range.

●      Operators who want a D+3 cabin with genuine luggage space and shoulder room for three rear passengers.

●      First-time commercial EV buyers who value Bajaj's 1,500+ point service network and want a low-complexity, single-variant purchase.

Who Should Avoid

●      Don't buy this if you need a top speed above 45 km/h; it's built for last-mile work, not highway runs.

●      Don't buy this if you need DC fast-charging for mid-day top-ups; charging is AC-only, overnight is the realistic window.

●      Don't buy this if you're shopping for a cargo carrier; the P9018 is a passenger-focused vehicle, though Bajaj does sell cargo variants (C9009, C9012) in the same WEGO family.

●      Don't budget your route right up to the 296 km claimed figure; treat it as a lab number and build in margin, especially on hilly terrain with a full D+3 load.

Questions to Ask the Dealer

●      Is the current pan-India ex-showroom price still Rs 4.41 lakh, or has it moved since launch, and does that match the on-road quote I'm being given?

●      What real-world range have existing WEGO P9018 operators reported on routes similar to mine, since Bajaj doesn't publish a road-tested figure?

●      Does my commercial driving permit or licence class need updating to cover this vehicle's L5 category?

●      What's my actual commercial electricity tariff per unit at my charging location, and how does that change the per-km running cost I should budget?

●      What happens to the 5-year/1,20,000 km battery warranty if I hit the kilometre limit before the time limit, given my daily mileage?

Bottom line

The Bajaj WEGO P9018 is not a complicated product: one variant, one battery, one clear job. The 296 km certified range, the 17.7 kWh LFP pack, the 2-speed AMT with 36% gradeability and the 45 km/h top speed all point at the same buyer: the passenger operator who wants the longest range per charge in the segment and doesn't need to charge mid-day. Run the cost math against your own daily distance and local fuel prices before you commit, but for a 150 km/day route, the fuel savings alone are substantial enough to matter.