India’s first Made In India electric truck has finally been unveiled in Gujarat, marking a significant milestone for the country’s automobile industry. The truck, which has been manufactured by Triton, a company owned by Gujarati resident Himanshu Patel, has been in development for quite some time.
Triton had set up a research and development centre in Kheda district, where the company had worked tirelessly to develop the electric truck. The truck has been designed specifically for Indian conditions, and it has already garnered a lot of attention from prospective buyers.
One of the most impressive features of the Triton electric truck is its range. The truck can travel up to 300 km on a single charge, even when it is loaded up to 45 tonnes. The company has collaborated with 16 companies for charging facilities, and the truck also has an onboarding charging facility.
The Triton electric truck also comes with 12 gears, which makes it incredibly versatile and adaptable to different types of terrain. The company has already taken bookings for 22,000 trucks, which is a testament to the popularity of electric vehicles in India.
Triton had previously built its first truck in the United States three years ago, and the Made In India truck has been built on the same pattern. However, some observers have noted that the design of the Triton electric truck appears to be inspired by Tesla’s electric trucks, which have become popular in the United States.
Despite this, the Triton electric truck is still an impressive achievement for the Indian automobile industry, and it is likely to set a precedent for future developments in the electric vehicle sector. The company has set a target of making 200 trucks in the first year, and it will be interesting to see how this innovative product is received by the Indian market.