Electric Rickshaw Market in Northern India to Boom in Coming Years
A number of growth factors, such as the proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) on Indian roads, rise in the demand for low-cost vehicles for first- and last-mile connectivity, implementation of stringent environmental policies, and government initiatives to promote EVs, are expected to propel the Indian electric rickshaw market at a CAGR of 33.3% during the forecast period (2020–2025). According to P&S Intelligence, the market generated $786.2 million revenue in 2019,which is projected to reach $1,394.2 million by 2025. The Indian electric rickshaw market growth is driven by the escalating demand for low-cost vehicles for first/last-mile connectivity. Electric rickshaws rides are being seen as an economical solution to bridge the public transport service gaps for commuters. Therefore, the service is gaining traction among the daily commuters in the country. For instance, the price per head per kilometer of the service is $0.14 (INR 10). Thus, these vehicles are extensively used