E-rickshaws play a major part in India’s EV boom

E-rickshaws have a major role in India’s EV market, with three-wheelers accounting for almost half of the country’s total EV sales in 2023.

While the electric-powered rickshaws have reduced the physical load from drivers who used to ride pedal rickshaws earlier, drivers CNBC spoke to cited high rental costs and vehicle charging times as difficulties they face in making a profit.

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