Mahindra Treo Yaari

Mahindra Treo Yaari is one of the most preferred electric three wheelers that comes under the low speed passenger carrier category. Just like its siblings, the Treo and Treo Plus, the Treo Yaari e-rickshaw offers an affordable solution for individuals and fleet owners to grow their businesses. In this review, we will take a look at the performance, safety, interior and exterior of the Mahindra Treo Yaari.

What to Expect from Mahindra Treo Yaari?

Mahindra Treo Yaari offers optimal performance, eco-friendly operations and long term warranty assurance to its customers. The Treo Yarri delivers a long driving range and offers many useful features for passenger transportation in urban areas. Its customers can expect to make more profits from passenger transportation while spending very little money on maintenance costs.

Overview

Mahindra Treo Yaari comes in two variants HRT with hardtop roof and SFT with weather resistant flex canopy. Both variants have a seating capacity of D+4 and feature a handlebar steering with direct drive transmission.

Powered by the IP67-rated induction motor, the 3.69 kWh battery delivers 2.6 HP and 22 Nm torque. Designed for low speed passenger transportation in cities, it offers a typical driving range of 85 km per charge and has a top speed of 24.5 km/hr. Mahindra provides a standard warranty of 3 years / 80,000 km with this e-rickshaw.

Exterior

Mahindra Treo Yaari carries the same design language as the other Treo e-rickshaws. The front has a modern design with minimal elements that look more practical. The front has the same dual tone design (white and blue colours) with a large windscreen and wiping system for bad weather.

The front has two round headlamps for visibility and a Mahindra-style non-functional grille that gives it a distinctive look. From the side, the vehicle has a strong road presence with a hardtop canopy, 10R20 tyres and side curtains that are useful in bad weather.

The small turning radius of 2.9 m is very useful in crowded cities for quicker turnaround time. The wheelbase of 2073 mm ensures more space inside the e-rickshaw while the ground clearance of 142 mm ensures better stability.

Interior

Mahindra Treo Yaari has a seating capacity for the driver and four passengers and it comes with a handlebar steering that has a single forward and single reverse gear. The vehicle makes zero noise and vibration which overall improves the travel experience.

Both driver and passenger seats are comfortable and grab handles are also provided inside. Useful and convenient features like a 12V charging port, lockable glove box and optional digital instrument cluster improve the working environment for the operators.

Performance

The performance of Mahindra Treo Yaari is suitable for big and crowded cities.
It is powered by an AC induction motor attached to a 3.69 kWh capacity battery that delivers a maximum power of 2.6 HP and a peak torque of 22 Nm.

The battery can be fully charged in just 2 hours and 30 minutes and has a certified driving range of 125 km while it offers a typical range of 85 km on a single full charge. The vehicle has a clutch free driving experience with the direct transmission.

The performance can also be adjusted with the eco and boost mode options. Moreover, the vehicle has a top speed of 24.5 km/hr and gradeability of 7 degrees which helps drive efficiently on flyovers and steep roads.

Safety

Mahindra Treo Yaari comes with an IP67 rating that protects its motor from water and dust. Its in-built rear crash guard is specially designed to protect the passengers from rear impact.

Moreover, the helical spring suspension with dampener and hydraulic shock absorber at the front reduces the impact of potholes and ensures a comfortable ride. The rear leaf spring suspension ensures stability on the road. Mechanical brakes at the front and rear form an effective braking system that requires low maintenance.

Conclusion

The Treo Yaari electric rickshaw offers a powerful battery with a longer driving range and faster charging time. On top of that, it has an affordable price and lower maintenance costs per km. All these benefits combined with the starting Mahindra Treo Yaari price of Rs 1.79 lakh make it a value for money product for customers looking to purchase an e-rickshaw to streamline business growth.