Youdha unveils the limited-edition EPOD-Bharat electric three-wheeler with Warli-inspired artwork, a 227 km range, 6 kW motor and plans for three new electric models.
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- What Youdha Just Unveiled
- Specs Behind The Art
- Why This Matters For Passenger Autos And Loading Autos
- What's Coming Next From Youdha
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Youdha, the electric commercial mobility brand from Lohia Auto, has unveiled a special limited-edition version of its flagship electric three-wheeler, called the EPOD-Bharat. It was shown off at the Bharat Vyapar Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, and it's easily one of the more eye-catching electric 3 wheelers to come out of an Indian trade fair this year.
What Youdha Just Unveiled
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The EPOD-Bharat is based on Youdha's existing L5 electric passenger three-wheeler, but with one big difference: the entire exterior is hand-painted with artwork inspired by Warli painting, a traditional Indian folk art style. The design shows scenes of women, rural life, nature and community celebrations, turning a regular work vehicle into something that also carries a bit of cultural storytelling.
This isn't just a paint exercise either. Youdha built it as a tribute to the women and traditional artisans behind Warli art, and to the drivers who use vehicles like this every day to earn a living. It's a small but thoughtful way of connecting India's craft heritage with its growing shift toward electric mobility.
Specs Behind The Art
Under that colourful body, the EPOD-Bharat carries the same hardware as the standard EPOD. It runs on a 6 kW motor paired with an 11.8 kWh LFP battery, giving a certified range of up to 227 km on a single charge. That's a solid number for a three-wheeler that's meant to be used all day for passenger or cargo runs in a city.
The regular EPOD, on which this special edition is based, starts at around Rs 3.20 lakh and is built with self-employed drivers and small mobility businesses in mind, rather than personal buyers. It's manufactured at Youdha's own facility in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, which has an annual production capacity of 1,00,000 units and runs on automated assembly lines with proper quality checks.
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Why This Matters For Passenger Autos And Loading Autos
Electric three wheelers have quietly become one of the fastest-growing categories in Indian commercial mobility, covering both passenger autos and loading autos used for last-mile delivery. A launch like this shows that the segment has matured enough for brands to experiment with design and identity, not just specs and price. A few years back, most electric 3 wheelers looked identical to each other. Now, companies are trying to build a brand people actually recognise and feel something about.
It also reflects a bigger pattern across commercial vehicles in India right now, from smaller electric 3 wheelers all the way up to larger trucks and tippers. Buyers today care about running cost, uptime and service support just as much as the upfront price, and manufacturers across the board, whether they build electric trucks or electric autos, are responding by improving both the product and the way it's presented to the market.
What's Coming Next From Youdha
Alongside the EPOD-Bharat reveal, Youdha also announced plans to expand its lineup with three new electric three-wheelers, one passenger auto and two loading autos, aimed at both passenger and cargo mobility use cases. According to the company, these upcoming vehicles are expected to bring better battery technology, faster charging, longer range, and a stronger focus on driver comfort and fleet economics.
Ayush Lohia, CEO at Youdha, pointed out that buyers today evaluate a vehicle on range, uptime, charging efficiency and service support, not just the sticker price. That shift in buyer behaviour is likely shaping how Youdha designs its next set of passenger autos and loading autos.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles
Q1. What is the Youdha EPOD-Bharat?
Ans. The EPOD-Bharat is a hand-painted, limited-edition version of Youdha's flagship L5 electric passenger three-wheeler, featuring artwork inspired by Warli painting and shown at the Bharat Vyapar Mahotsav in New Delhi.
Q2. What is the range and battery of the EPOD-Bharat?
Ans. It comes with a 6 kW motor and an 11.8 kWh LFP battery, offering a certified range of up to 227 km on a single charge.
Q3. How much does the EPOD electric three-wheeler cost?
Ans. The standard EPOD is priced from around Rs 3.20 lakh, and it is built for self-employed drivers and small mobility businesses rather than personal use.
Q4. Is Youdha planning any new electric three-wheelers?
Ans. Yes, Youdha has said it plans to launch three more electric three-wheelers, one passenger auto and two loading autos, with better battery technology and faster charging.