It seems like a great time for electric vehicles in Pakistan. We are
seeing more and more hybrid cards on the street, initiatives aiming to
replace motorcycles with E-bikes
are gaining steam and now, we will also be seeing the Electric Rickshaw
on roads in Pakistan. The new vehicle is called the Z5 E-Tricycle and
it is going to be launched by Zar Motors.
The E-Rickshaw looks sleek and visually, it is a step up to the
traditional ones we see on the roads currently. It converts sunlight
into energy and is expected to have significantly lower running costs.
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Charging and Mileage:
The biggest issue for electric vehicles is charging and it seems like
the Z5 takes care of that nicely. It can be charged through any normal
outlet (100V-240V) just like your cellphone. You can charge the battery
up to 80% capacity in 2 hours while a full charge would take around 7
hours. The 80% charge will last for about 50 kilometers.
While there is no information about pricing just yet, it’s safe to
assume it will cost more than a traditional rickshaw. According to the
company’s own estimates, the cost of buying an E-Rickshaw will be paid
off in 14 months. The Rickshaw will have capacity for 1 driver and 3
passengers although it can be extended upon request.
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For major cities like Lahore, the E-Rickshaw could be an amazing
replacement. We know that we’d prefer it over regular rickshaws for the
noise and air pollution reductions alone.
Khwaja Ahmad Hassan, adviser to CM Punjab, was recently seen testing
the Z5 E–Tricycle recently at the CM Office in Lahore. That makes sense
since the use of these new vehicles is already covered under the Rozgar
scheme by the government. We just hope that the benefits of the
E-Rickshaw outweigh the initial costs so that Pakistan can move towards a
greener future.
Price and Availability:
The price and availability of the E-Rickshaw are unknown at the moment.Detailed specs for the Z5 R-Tricycle are provided below:
