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Montra Launches Rhino 5538 EV 4x2 Tractor-Trailer, Unveils 6-Minute Battery Swap

Montra frames the long-haul e-truck as an uptime-first option through battery swapping backed by a decade-long service commitment.

Overview

  • The fixed-battery variant is priced at Rs 1.15 crore ex-factory, with a swappable-battery option available and an AMC covering 10 years or 9 lakh km that promises 95% uptime plus telematics and tailored financing.
  • Key claimed specs include a 55-tonne GCW, a 282 kWh LFP pack, 380 hp, 2,000 Nm, a 6-speed AMT, and an estimated 198 km range under test conditions.
  • The battery swap system targets sub-six-minute turnarounds, uses a 7+1 station configuration, supports about 160 swaps per day at peak, and features controlled charging and a drive-through layout.
  • Montra inaugurated an automated battery plant monitored by an all-women team and added an AGV-integrated conveyor line to boost localization and efficiency, with most reports citing Manesar, Haryana, and one report naming Tamil Nadu.
  • The 4x2 expands the Rhino lineup that includes the earlier 6x4 TT, which the company says has logged over 1.2 crore km in commercial operations.