With features like AC and fully closed doors, the Omega Seiki Electric Rickshaw can be quite useful in the extreme weather conditions of India.
Omega Seiki had showcased its ‘Muse’ electric rickshaw with AC and sunroof at the 2023 Auto Expo. The basic idea is to improve the overall experience while maintaining the practicality and affordability associated with a three-wheeler. Omega Seiki has filed a patent for this specific 3-wheeler, indicating that it could be launched soon. Let’s see the details.
Omega Seiki 4-Door Electric Rickshaw – Key Features
Compared to the traditional design seen with rickshaws, the Omega Seiki 4-Door Electric Rickshaw has a raked windshield. The glass is very large in size, ensuring a distinctive profile and better space for the driver and passengers. The rickshaw has circular LED headlamps, while the turn signals appear to be halogen units.
Another distinguishing feature is an extended roof-mounted rear-view mirror, commonly seen with luxury buses. Apart from its cosmetic value, the roof-mounted rear-view mirror can also provide a wider view of road traffic. This will be especially useful for rickshaws with full-body doors that prevent the driver from craning his neck out to take a quick glance at the traffic.
The doors design looks standard and come with flap-type handles. The windows are decent size and should provide a good view of the outside world. At the rear, the Rickshaw features a large windscreen and a flat boot lid with vertically stacked lighting elements. The spare tire is kept in the boot area.
Interior Design, Equipment List
Inside, the 4-door Omega Seiki Electric Rickshaw has a simple and spacious design. When this rickshaw was showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo, the interior was revealed. Many premium features like touchscreen infotainment system and wireless charger were seen in it. Various controls for the rickshaw, including the AC controls, are provided in the panel below the handlebar.
A simple driver seat is provided, with padding in quilted format. The rear bench seat looks big enough to comfortably accommodate three passengers. Rear AC vents are provided on the roof for easy access. The rickshaw also comes with a square fixed glass roof. It will be useful to uplift the mood during winter and monsoon months.
Battery, Range, Specifications
The Omega Seiki 4-door rickshaw uses an 8-kWh battery pack, with NMC chemistry. While the IDC certified range is 150 km, the actual range is pegged at 100 km. The Omega Seiki Muse can reach a top speed of 50 km/h. The weight of the rickshaw is 500 kg and its gradeability is 30%. 15% region system is provided to boost the overall range. The vehicle uses automatic transmission.
It will take about four hours to charge the rickshaw. The loading capacity of the rickshaw is 950 kg. Since these specs are for 2023, there may be some changes in the production version. Omega Seiki’s 4-Door AC Electric Rickshaw can enhance the experience of both the driver and passengers. Availability and pricing strategy are among the key factors that will determine its suitability for the Indian market.
