Tamil Nadu gets its first electric rickshaw as Piaggio launches the Apé E-city FX NE Max passenger 3-wheeler EV

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), a 100% subsidiary of the Italian auto giant Piaggio Group and India’s leading manufacturer of small commercial vehicles, announced the launch of the all-new passenger 3-wheeler EV, Apé E-city FX NE Max in Tamil Nadu. The Apé E-city FX NE Max is the first Piaggio 3-wheeler passenger EV to receive approval fromthe state transport authority in the state of Tamil Nadu, making it a category entrant for the market. The new vehicle was unveiled by Mr Diego Graffi, Chairman and MD, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd,and Mr. Amit Sagar, EVP – Commercial Vehicles, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd.

As pioneers of India’s 3W EV revolution, Piaggio Vehicles has yet again taken steps to revolutionize Tamil Nadu’s EV landscape by introducing the city’s first 3W Passenger vehicle EV – Apé E-city FX NE Max. This vehicle promises to transform last-mile passenger transportation while prioritizing sustainability, earnability, higher driving range, and cost-effectiveness. This EV is fully assembled by an all-women team at Piaggio’s Baramati factory.

The new Apé E-city FX NE Max has a superior driving range of 145km (+ 5kms), a 12-inch tyre size offering better ground clearance, and improved grade ability among other advancements. This EV range is fully assembled by an all-women team at Piaggio’s Baramati factory. Available as a fixed battery solution, the Apé E-city FX NE Max boasts of superior Italian design legacy with a new and attractive bezel and eye-catching graphics.

The new Apé E-city FX NE Max comes with advanced battery performance resulting in a longer range, enhanced earnings, and effective cost of ownership. The vehicle also has a reserve range of up to 5 kms, to combat range anxiety. Piaggio Apé E-city FX NE Max also comes with zero noise and vibrations, ensuring a fatigue-free riding experience for its driver and the utmost comfort for the passenger. Bigger tyres of 12 inches give drivers a better ride and handling experience and control over rough, uneven road conditions making the journey safer as well as accessible to remote destinations. To provide better visibility and control while driving, the vehicle’s seat height has also been adjusted. Advanced telematics 2.0 gives drivers better navigation and allows fleet owners to track and manage the fleet with utmost efficiency.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Mr. Diego Graffi, Chairman & MD, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are thrilled to introduce an industry-first EV in the passenger vehicle segment, the Apé E-city FX NE Max in Chennai. This vehicle represents the future of sustainable and economical urban mobility. It is designed to cater to the evolving needs of our customers, providing not only a clean and green mode of transportation but also enhancing their overall travel experience. Our talented team of engineers and R&D has designed the new Apé E-city FX Max to ensure optimum value for customers through better range, grade ability, and load-carrying capacity, as well as providing a competitive total cost of ownership. Focused on the future of mobility, Piaggio Vehicles remains dedicated to advancing India’s efforts in adopting alternative fuels and providing fuel-agnostic solutions for customers’ every need.”

Mr Amit Sagar, EVP – Commercial Vehicles, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd added, “ This is a momentous occasion as we introduce to Tamil Nadu, their first electric passenger vehicle. The Apé E-city FX NE Max will change the passenger vehicle landscape of the state, and we are confident that the product will be quickly adopted and loved just like in other states in the country. It provides a long-range, excellent total cost of ownership, is comfortable and convenient, and most importantly it is noiseless and smokeless. We welcome our customers to try the future of transportation as we stay fully committed to providing the best service and network.”

Apé E-City FX NE Max

Price (Ex- Chennai): INR 3,46,240

• 145 kms (± 5kms) driving range in a single charge

• Bigger, 12” tyre size

• Grade ability of 20%

• Industry best warranty

• Transparent windows on the side

• Telematics 2.0 (Improved location accuracy, new features on mobile app for drivers & owners)

The Apé E-city FX NE Max is launched with a price range starting from ₹ 3,46,240 and will be available at all Apé ElectrikExperience Centers across Tamil Nadu.

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