Montra Electric launches new e-truck Rhino 5538 EV 4×2 TT and inaugurates battery assembly plant

Montra Electric eM&HCV (IPLTech Electric Private Limited), the clean mobility brand of the Murugappa Group, announced the launch of Rhino 5538 EV 4×2 TT. The vehicles were launched at their eM&HCV (electric medium & heavy commercial vehicle) manufacturing facility in Manesar, Haryana. The launch marks the expansion of Montra Electric’s Rhino EV truck’s portfolio, building on the success of its first heavy-duty electric truck, the 6×4 TT, which has clocked over 1.2 crore kilometres within two years of its debut.

The newly launched Rhino 5538 EV 4×2 TT, will be available in two variants, with options for battery swapping and with a standard integrated battery pack. The truck is priced at ₹1.15 crore (ex-factory) for the fixed-battery variant and ₹1.18 crore (ex-factory) for the battery-swapping variant. It is backed by Montra Electric’s AMC contract for 10 years/9 lakh km, with a 95% uptime guarantee.

Montra Electric eM&HCV also inaugurated an all-women monitored, Automated Battery Plant and a new conveyor line integrated with ‘Automated Guided Vehicles’ (AGVs).

About Rhino 5538 EV 4×2 TT

The swap takes less than 6 minutes, compared to over an hour with conventional fast charging. Built with a 7+1 configuration, it can handle over 160 swaps per day at peak utilisation and serve hundreds of vehicles based on fleet usage.

The Rhino 5538 EV 4×2 TT is powered by a 282 kWh LFP battery, delivering 380 HP and 2000 Nm torque, with a range of nearly 198 km on a single charge under standard test conditions. It comes with a 6-speed AMT transmission, compatibility with multiple trailer types and a Gross Combination Weight (GCW) of 55 tons.

Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director, Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility), said: “It is a milestone in Montra Electric’s journey of putting India firmly on the global map of sustainable mobility with the introduction of battery swapping technology. Launch of the Rhino 5538 EV 4×2 TT, in one of the largest industry segments, demonstrates our commitment to innovation, localization, and sustainability.“

Beyond heavy commercial vehicles, Montra Electric’s portfolio also includes electric three-wheelers, small commercial vehicles, and tractors.

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