Montra Electric expands eSCV portfolio with two EVIATOR variants, priced from ₹14.58 lakh

Montra Electric, part of the Murugappa Group, has expanded its electric small commercial vehicle (eSCV) portfolio with the introduction of two new variants — EVIATOR 350 (32 kWh) and EVIATOR 350 L+ (50 kWh). The introductory price for the 32 kWh variant is ₹14.58 lakh, while the 50 kWh variant is priced at ₹16.86 lakh.

The company stated that the expansion is based on operational data from a fleet of over 600 vehicles, which have collectively covered more than 65 lakh kilometres. This data has been used to identify different usage patterns and applications for electric commercial vehicles.

The existing 40 kWh EVIATOR will continue as part of the portfolio. The 32 kWh variant is designed for urban logistics operations with a daily range of up to 140 km. The 50 kWh EVIATOR 350 L+ is intended for intercity applications, offering a certified range of over 300 km and a real-world range of over 200 km.

The expansion follows the launch of the EVIATOR 350L in January 2025, which the company reports has achieved over 30% market share in the 3.5-ton segment within 11 months.

Montra Electric stated that the introduction of multiple battery configurations is aimed at aligning vehicle specifications with different operational requirements, allowing fleet operators to select variants based on usage patterns. The company added that this approach is intended to support optimisation of uptime and total cost of ownership.

Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director, Montra Electric, said “The next phase of EV adoption will not be driven by products alone, but by how intelligently they fit into real-world operations. At Montra Electric, we have leveraged over 65 lakh kilometers of fleet data, drawn exclusively from our 600+ EVIATOR vehicles, to understand how different businesses use their vehicles. This has enabled us to move towards a duty-cycle-driven product strategy, delivering complete business solutions where customers can choose configurations that directly improve uptime, efficiency, and return on investment. This is a critical step in making electric mobility not just viable but scalable for commercial applications, enhancing operational efficiency while significantly reducing logistics costs.”

Saju Nair, CEO of the e-SCV division at Montra Electric, said “EVIATOR has already set benchmarks in uptime and performance in the eSCV segment. With the introduction of these new variants, we are expanding the platform to address a wider spectrum of logistics needs, from last-mile efficiency to long-haul consistency. This enables fleet operators to deploy EVs with greater precision, unlock new use cases, and improve overall fleet economics, accelerating the transition to electric mobility.”

With the addition of the new variants, the EVIATOR range now includes three battery options: 32 kWh, 40 kWh, and 50 kWh. The company stated that the vehicles will be available across its dealerships, which will provide comparative data to support customer selection. Montra Electric’s portfolio consists of a 55 ton Electric Truck Trailer RHINO, a 3.5 ton SCV EVIATOR, a passenger 3W SUPER AUTO, a cargo 3W SUPER CARGO and an electric tractor E-27.

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