New e-trike concept being explored by Hyundai and TVS Motor
Last-mile mobility is probably one of the most important types of public transportation for countries like the Philippines. Just imagine, commuting from work (or grocery) and no tricycles are available for commuting from the main road to your home. Or, the stuff you ordered from online selling platforms can’t arrive at your doorstep because last-mile transport is unavailable.
The point is, that these last-mile mobility transport are essential to our daily lives. That said, Hyundai, is exploring a partnership with TVS Motor in creating electric three-wheelers and micro four-wheelers for India’s last-mile transportation services.
These innovative concepts underline Hyundai Motor’s unwavering commitment to its vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’ by reimagining mobility solutions that prioritize convenience, sustainability, and adaptability as part of India’s dynamic transportation landscape. While no binding agreements have been explored or executed, Hyundai Motor is exploring the potential to offer design, engineering, and technology, while TVS Motor will explore manufacturing and marketing of the vehicles.
“Hyundai Motor is a customer-centric brand, and caring for people in India is our first mission. This commitment has driven us to explore designing micro-mobility solutions tailored to India's unique environment, reimagining the iconic three-wheeler to enhance mobility experiences through thoughtful design,” said SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai and Genesis Global Design. “Collaborating with TVS Motor, we aim to locally produce the three-wheeler while exploring global opportunities for the four-wheeler, blending intuitive functionality with the spirit of a rapidly innovating India.”
Taking its commitment a step further, Hyundai Motor will explore the practicality and potential of these futuristic mobility solutions while analyzing their integration into India’s traffic ecosystem. Based on the findings, Hyundai Motor and TVS will explore the rollout of the project. The Three-Wheeler concept is proposed to be produced in collaboration with TVS, while the development of the Four-Wheeler is under review, with a focus on its global potential.
Hyundai Motor’s Micro Mobility Concept vehicles are a testament to the brand’s customer-centric design and human-centered engineering. These innovative concepts have been created to redefine urban mobility, with key features such as an angled windshield for superior visibility, enhanced collision protection, a flat floor, and an extended wheelbase to maximize comfort and ergonomics.
With the Electric Three-Wheeler Concept, Hyundai Motor has boldly reimagined India’s ubiquitous motor rickshaw, transforming it into a versatile and eco-friendly vehicle that can serve not only as a people mover but also as an efficient logistics option or a rapid-response emergency vehicle. This innovative approach to mobility not only connects communities and livelihoods but also champions accessibility and inclusivity, with a foldable seat for wheelchair users.
If this partnership comes to fruition, it is just a matter of time before these electric three-wheelers and micro four-wheelers will find their way here in the Philippines.
