Piaggio Vehicles (PVPL), a leading manufacturer of small commercial vehicles as well as pioneers in three-wheeler electric mobility, launched two new electric three-wheelers: Apé E-City FX Max in the passenger segment and Apé E-Xtra FX Max in the cargo segment.
The new vehicles were unveiled by Vincenzo de Luca, Ambassador of Italy to India. Diego Graffi, Chairman & MD, Piaggio Vehicles, and Sudhanshu Agrawal, EVP & Business Head - Electric Vehicles &Exports, Piaggio Vehicles along with invited Government of India dignitaries were also present during the launch. In addition, Piaggio Vehicles signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with key industry partners to ensure continued strides in building a robust EV infrastructure in India.
The new variants, Apé E-City FX Max and Apé E-Xtra FX Max have a superior driving range, 12 inch tyre size offering better ground clearance, control over rough roads, and improved grade ability among other advancements. This EV range is assembled by an all-women team at Piaggio's Baramati factory. Apé E-City FX Max and Apé E-Xtra FX Max is available as a fixed battery solution with a new bezel and graphics. A swappable battery solution for the new FX Max will also be available soon.
The new Apé FX Max range provides long battery performance, enhanced earnings at an effective cost. The vehicles also have a reserve range of up to 5 kms to combat range anxiety. The vehicle's seat height has also been adjusted for better driving visibility and control. Advanced telematics 2.0 gives drivers better navigation and allows fleet owners to track and manage the fleet.
Piaggio Vehicles signed MoUs with key EV players like SUN Mobility, Three Wheels United, Zyngo, City Link, Amplus Solar, Magenta Mobility, MoEVing, and MBSI at the launch event.
These MoUs ensure to deliver 24,000 commercial EVs in a phased manner across India in 2023. Of these, over 10,000 will be deployed in partnership with SUN Mobility for both cargo and passenger segments in more than 14 Indian cities. Piaggio India is also partnering with Three Wheels United with their retail finance scheme for both passenger and cargo vehicles.
Speaking at the launch, Graffi, said, "The MoUs we have signed today also cement our commitment to building India's EV infrastructure with competent and reliable partners. We are sure of a successful collaboration that will not only significantly benefit customers but also pave the way for safer and more advanced EV technology in the country."
Speaking about the new range, Agrawal, said, "Aligned with our philosophy to provide path-breaking last-mile transport solutions, the vehicle is ‘Made in India' for Indian needs and will also be exported across international markets. With low maintenance costs, the best in the industry warranty, advanced technology, a long-range, and added features; the FX Max range will definitely maximise the earnings of our customers."
