Ahmedabad startup eNEG Mobility developing ₹4.5 lakh electric taxi
The mini-SUV is being built for fleet operators, with a battery subscription option and targeted range of 300-320 km.
Key facts
Story- Ahmedabad-based eNEG Mobility is developing an electric taxi priced at ₹4.5 lakh excluding the battery.
- With the battery, the proposed on-road price is ₹6.49 lakh, according to Autocar Professional.
- The vehicle is still in development, and its specifications may change before launch, the company said.
What's new
eNEG Mobility, an electric mobility startup based in Ahmedabad, is developing an electric taxi. Autocar Professional reports a targeted price of ₹4.5 lakh excluding the battery. The proposed on-road price with the battery is ₹6.49 lakh. The company is also offering a battery subscription, which Autocar India's headline mentions.
The taxi is a mini-SUV positioned in the segment that falls between the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and Dzire. It is targeting a range of 300-320 km on one charge. It uses a 30-32 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a 50 kW motor. The company says DC fast charging from 10% to 80% takes about 27 minutes.
Why it matters
For fleet operators and drivers, a lower upfront price could cut the cost of switching to electric cars. The battery subscription may reduce the initial outlay further. The company says the vehicle is built for daily commercial use, with durable parts and simple maintenance.
What others say
Autocar Professional and Autocar India both report the price and the company's plans. Autocar Professional gives the detailed specifications. Autocar India's version of the story is headlined with the battery subscription detail.
What we don't know yet
These figures are development targets, not confirmed specifications. The company says the final details may change before commercial introduction. The sources do not give a launch date or details of the subscription terms.
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