<aside> ⚠️ Always keep the battery level above 20% to be on the safe side!
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You are (going to be) driving a pilot project which we initiated in September 2023. A converted Bajaj RE petrol tuktuk. All parts have been removed related to the internal combustion engine and fitted with an electric drivetrain, a battery management system and a 10KW battery, giving you approximately 100 to 150 km of range.
If any unforeseen events occur during your drive, rest assured that you can count on us to take immediate action. Give us a call, and we'll work closely with the company that did the conversion to determine the best solution to fix the issue.
In the unlikely event that we cannot resolve the problem, we'll replace the e-tuk with a regular tuk until we can get everything back on track. And if an accident does occur, we'll handle it with the utmost care and diligence - just as we would with our regular tuktuks. So, you can be confident that we're fully committed to ensuring your safety and satisfaction throughout the pilot project.
According to tests done by Voltmotive, the tuktuk has a mileage of 120 to 140km on a full charge, taking average circumstances into account. This will be more or less in the mountains and depending on luggage.
In reality, keep in mind that you can drive about 100km in normal mode on flat roads.
<aside> 💡 Please keep this range in mind! Plan your routes accordingly, and charge as often as you can. When you stop for lunch, ask if you can plug in, etc.
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Please do note that the ElectroTuk requires much more planning than driving a regular tuktuk. You are going to have a different kind of experience; please take this into account.
The tuktuk has regenerative braking. This means the battery charges when you release the throttle, and the tuktuk declines in speed. Do note this is not when you use the brake, only when you release the throttle.
When driving downhill, we recommend putting the vehicle in the slow eco-mode, as it uses the regenerative system the most.
For an ideal driving experience, always drive in the “normal” mode. Your speed is limited to a maximum of 40kmph.
When climbing a hill or overtaking another vehicle, you can shift to “sports” mode. Remember, sports mode takes higher battery consumption!
You can shift to “eco” mode when you’re below the 50% battery capacity or if you are not in a rush.
The main components are individually IP65 rated (battery/VCU/onboard charger/motor driver/DC-DC converter). However, there are specific components IP50 rated (display/fuse box/PDU), so please make sure always to close the rain flaps when parking the tuktuk and when it rains.