Montra Electric has begun its international expansion with exports of its Super Auto electric three-wheeler platform to Nepal and Tanzania, while also confirming orders from West Africa as the company looks to tap growing demand for electric commercial mobility across emerging markets.
The electric commercial vehicle maker has flagged off its first export consignment to Nepal alongside shipments to Tanzania. It is also evaluating additional markets across Asia, Africa and other emerging regions where favourable electric vehicle policies, operating economics and demand for last-mile transportation could support further expansion.
Nepal will be one of the company’s first major overseas markets for the Super Auto, which will be priced at NPR 8,64,900.
Montra Electric said its international strategy will focus on markets where vehicles face demanding operating conditions and where commercial users place particular emphasis on uptime, efficiency and running costs.
Speaking on the company’s global expansion, Arun Murugappan, Chairman, Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility Pvt. Ltd.), said, “Montra Electric’s entry into Nepal with the Super Auto reflects the Group’s long-standing belief that engineering excellence must serve real, on-ground needs, whether it is a farmer, a fleet operator, or a nation’s own energy ambitions. Our range is built to serve every stretch of that journey, from first-mile to last-mile mobility. Nepal’s renewable energy strength and Montra Electric’s mobility innovation make this a natural, mutually reinforcing partnership, and one we see as a template for how Indian engineering can support sustainable growth across our neighbouring economies.”
The company’s choice of Nepal reflects the country’s combination of supportive EV policies, access to hydropower and the economics surrounding conventional fuel use. Montra Electric expects electric three-wheelers to become increasingly viable for last-mile operators seeking to lower operating expenses and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director, Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility Pvt. Ltd.), said, “Nepal represents a defining moment in Montra Electric’s transformation from a domestic leader to a global force in sustainable mobility. We’ve always engineered solutions that tackle real-world challenges. By leveraging Nepal’s abundant hydropower, we’re demonstrating how Indian innovation can help neighbouring economies build cleaner, more self-reliant growth while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.”
Super Auto Gets 9 kWh Battery, 150 km Range
The Super Auto is powered by a 9 kWh battery pack paired with a PMSM motor, producing 60 Nm of torque.
Montra Electric claims an optimal driving range of 150 km on a single charge, while the vehicle has a top speed of 55 kmph. Charging takes around 4.5 hours, a figure intended to support higher daily utilisation among commercial operators.
The vehicle also comes with multiple drive modes designed to adapt performance to different loads and road conditions. According to the company, the electric drivetrain allows smoother power delivery without the gear changes associated with conventional transmission-based vehicles — one less mechanical interruption for drivers already negotiating crowded last-mile routes.
For hilly markets such as Nepal, the Super Auto has been engineered with high gradeability and Hill Hold Assist, aimed at improving control while starting or stopping on inclines.
Other features include a fully digital instrument cluster, dual-tone ergonomic seating and a spacious passenger cabin with additional headroom and legroom. The windshield and roof have also been designed with passenger comfort across varying operating environments in mind.
Emerging Markets Central to Expansion Strategy
Montra Electric said its product-development strategy is based on studying vehicle duty cycles and real-world usage, allowing it to tailor vehicles to particular operating conditions.
The company believes such an approach can help improve vehicle uptime, efficiency and earning potential for commercial operators, factors that are particularly important in price-sensitive emerging markets where an EV’s business case often matters as much as its environmental credentials.
Following the initial exports to Nepal and Tanzania and confirmed orders in West Africa, Montra Electric plans to expand both its product portfolio and supporting ecosystem in other high-growth EV markets.
The overseas push marks an important stage in Montra Electric’s transition from an India-focused electric commercial vehicle manufacturer to an exporter. Its success will ultimately depend not simply on shipping vehicles abroad, but on whether electric three-wheelers can deliver dependable economics under the varied roads, loads and charging conditions of emerging markets — where sustainability generally has to earn its keep as well as make its case.
