Electric Rickshaw Wholesale China to South Asia

The South Asian Three-Wheeler Market

The largest globally: Bangladesh (~2.5M easy bikes), Pakistan (1M+ CNG/petrol rickshaws transitioning to electric), India (3M+ e-rickshaws growing 25-30% annually). Combined replacement and new demand exceeds 1 million units per year.

Port Logistics and Freight Costs

Lowest freight costs globally. 18-22 units per 40HQ. [Join an open batch](/how-it-works) for your port.

Passenger vs Cargo Models

Passenger (Easy Bikes): 800W-1500W, 48V-60V, 4-6 passengers, $680-$950 EXWCargo (E-Loaders): 1000W-2000W, 60V-72V, 300-500kg payload, $880-$1,380 EXW

Balanced initial order: 70% passenger, 30% cargo.

Right-Hand Drive and Market Configurations

All three markets require RHD. Market-specific:

Bangladesh: Open sides with canopy roof, easy battery swapping

Pakistan: Enclosed or semi-enclosed cabin, stronger suspension

India: FAME II compliant for subsidies, ICAT/ARAI certification, L5 category

Battery Regulations

Lead-acid: Dominant on cost ($120-$180/set), 8-14 month life under commercial use

LFP: Higher upfront ($350-$600) but 3-5 year life, 30-40% lower TCO

India FAME II: Subsidies require lithium-ion only

The Replacement Market

First wave of easy bikes (2016-2019) now 6-8 years old. Replacement wave: 300,000-500,000 units/year in Bangladesh alone. Existing operators have routes and customers -- they need new vehicles.

Pricing Breakdown

Port	Country	Freight/Unit (3W)	Transit Days
Chittagong	Bangladesh	$75	15-18
Karachi	Pakistan	$78	12-16
Nhava Sheva	India	$70	15-20
Kolkata	India	$72	12-16
Cost Component	Passenger Model	Cargo Model
EXW factory price	$680-$950	$880-$1,380
Freight (group buy)	$70-$80	$70-$80
Import duty	10-25% of CIF	10-25% of CIF
Estimated landed cost	$900-$1,450	$1,150-$2,000

Retail margins of 30-80% achievable depending on brand positioning and service offering.

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