The eNEG e‑Taxi will hit the market with a base price of ₹4.5 lakh, excluding the battery. When the battery is included, the on‑road cost climbs to ₹6.49 lakh, but operators can opt for a battery‑as‑a‑service model that keeps upfront spend low while charging a per‑kilometre fee that founder Akshay Gupta estimates at roughly ₹1/km. The vehicle promises 300‑320 km per charge, a range that keeps it competitive for city‑wide rides without frequent recharging.
The powertrain is a 30‑32 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate pack paired with a 50 kW (67 hp) motor delivering about 150 Nm of torque. It’s rear‑wheel‑driven, runs on a single‑speed automatic transmission, and tops out at 80 km/h. A DC fast charger can take the battery from 10% to 80% in about 27 minutes, while a swappable pack could be swapped in seven minutes under a future BaaS offering.
In terms of segment, the e‑Taxi is sized like a mini‑SUV that slots between Maruti Suzuki’s Wagon R and Dzire, but it edges the compact EVs like Hyundai Kona Electric and Tata Nexon EV in terms of price‑per‑km and operational simplicity. Its 5‑seat layout and RWD layout cater to the high‑duty use cases of shared‑mobility fleets.
The Indian EV mandate, which sets a 30% sales target for EVs by 2030, is coupled with duty reductions on LFP cells, giving a policy head‑start to eNEG’s battery‑subscription model. By keeping the initial vehicle cost low and spreading battery costs over time, fleet operators could see a quicker return on investment compared to buying a fully‑owned electric taxi.
eNEG plans to avoid a costly custom chassis by partnering with an existing body‑in‑white supplier, and it is already in talks with IIT Madras for R&D support. The company intends to set up assembly in Gujarat, leveraging the state’s automotive ecosystem, and it will embed a telematics suite for route monitoring, theft deterrence, battery health, and predictive maintenance right from the factory.
A definitive launch window remains unannounced, but the team is targeting a commercial rollout in 2027 once testing clears certification. Buyers and fleet operators should watch the final battery‑subscription terms, the 7‑minute swap feasibility, and the integration of the telematics platform, all of which will shape the value proposition of this new entrant to India’s electric taxi market.