EVAT Bangkok Model Electric Tuk Tuk

Target SDGs

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

EVAT (Thai Electric Vehicle Association)

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include E Tuk Tuk, Lifeway Solar E-Rickshaw, etukusa etuk classic, and Limo GT.

Countries

Thailand

Manufacturing/Building Method

Developed in Thailand

Intellectural Property Type

Trademark

User Provision Model

Unknown

Distributions to Date Status

As of June 2020, the product has not yet been released.

Design Specifications

The electric Tuk Tuk has been developed from the conventional petrol-burning tricycle. The max speed is 65 km/h, and the lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4) battery takes 6-8 hours to fully charge providing a range of 120 km. There is a plastic sheet covering all sides and separating the passenger and driver which can be rolled up when not in use.

Technical Support

Technical support is provided by the manufacturer

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

EVAT promotes the use of electric vehicles in Thailand with the aim of reducing pollution and improving energy efficiency in the transport sector.

Vetted Performance Status

The manufacturer developed the vehicle prototype over a 1 year test period which included field tests. The tuk tuk was assessed for maximum speed (65 km/h), average distance on one charge (120 km) and battery charge time (6-8 hr). However, no third-party testing has been completed.

Safety

The vehicle has been designed to keep passengers and drivers safe from the transmission of Covid-19, with clear plastic sheets covering all sides of the vehicle.

Complementary Technical Systems

None

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

The vehicle is registered at the Department of Land Transport in Thailand.

Evaluation methods

The manufacturer cites maximum speed, charging time and distance per charge as evaluation criteria.

Other Information

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