Atul Auto Rio EV
Electric cargo 3W · 3W · Launched 2024
₹1.95 - 2.20 Lakh
Ex-showroom India
Range
90 km
Battery
5.1 kWh
Top speed
35 km/h
Charge
6 hr
Power
—
Seats
—
Overview
Atul Rio EV is a budget cargo 3-wheeler for local goods transport. The cheapest enclosed-body electric cargo vehicle available.
Best for
Small-scale local delivery operators in Tier 3/4 cities on tight budgets
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Under ₹2L — cheapest cargo EV
- Simple design — easy maintenance
- Atul dealer presence in Tier 2/3 cities
- 350 kg payload sufficient for local delivery
−Cons
- 35 km/h — painfully slow
- 90 km range limits daily work
- 6-hour charge is long
- Lead-acid variant degrades fast
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Atul Auto in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Lead-acid battery replacement every 18-24 months
Reported in earlier models — Atul Auto has released fixes for newer batches.
Motor overheating with heavy loads in summer
Reported in earlier models — Atul Auto has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all Atul Auto EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on Atul Auto platforms. We've completed thousands of Atul Auto repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
Buying considerations
- 1Always choose lithium variant
- 2Compare with Mahindra e-Alfa Cargo
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 5.1 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 90 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 6 hours |
| Fast charge | — |
| Battery warranty | — |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 35 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | — |
| Torque | — |
| Motor type | BLDC |
| Drive type | — |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 340 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | — |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | — |
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ev.care expert verdict
Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.
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Atul Auto Rio EV
₹1.95 - 2.20 Lakh
Bottom line
The Atul Auto Rio EV scores 6.9/10 overall. Best suited for: Small-scale local delivery operators in Tier 3/4 cities on tight budgets. Key strength: under ₹2l — cheapest cargo ev. Main consideration: 35 km/h — painfully slow.
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