Bajaj Riki: Passenger and Cargo Variants Unveiled
Bajaj Auto has officially entered the e-rickshaw segment with the launch of its Riki range, offering both passenger and cargo versions. The passenger model — Riki P4005 — is priced at ₹1,90,890 (ex-showroom), while the cargo model — Riki C4005 — comes at ₹2,00,876. The company aims to address longstanding issues affecting legacy e-rickshaws by offering reliable, safer and better-engineered alternatives. Autocar Professional+2Capital Market+2
Class-leading Range and Upgraded Build Features
Riki’s passenger variant comes with a 5.4 kWh battery and delivers a certified range of up to 149 km, while the cargo variant promises up to 164 km of range and offers 28% gradeability — making it suitable for both urban commuting and goods transport on slopes or uneven terrain. Autocar Professional+2Business Standard+2 The e-rickshaw uses a monocoque chassis for improved structural strength, along with independent suspension and hydraulic braking — features that are rare or absent in many unorganized, lead-acid based competitor offerings. Autocar Professional+2India Today+2 For convenience, Riki supports fast charging, with full charge achievable in approximately 4.5 hours, and comes with a 3-year battery warranty. Autocar Professional+1
Rollout Strategy Across Towns — Focus on Scale and Service
After pilot testing in cities such as Patna, Moradabad, Guwahati, and Raipur, Bajaj Auto is expanding Riki’s presence to over 100 towns across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Assam in the first phase. Autocar Professional+2Outlook Business+2 The company aims to scale up its presence to 200 cities by Q1 2026, indicating a strong push to capture the rapidly growing last-mile EV segment. Business Standard+2ETAuto.com+2
Bajaj Auto’s entry into the organized e-rickshaw category is poised to raise standards of safety, reliability, and customer trust in a segment long dominated by informal players and low-cost, lead-acid based vehicles.
