Gurugram-based Pluto Mobility successfully runs first pilot of its purpose-built electric three-wheeler
Gurugram-based electric vehicle startup Pluto Mobility successfully ran the first pilot of its purpose-built electric three-wheeler vehicle.
Gurugram-based electric vehicle startup Pluto Mobility has successfully run the first pilot of its purpose-built electric three-wheeler vehicle.
The startup is developing purpose-built electric three-wheelers for delivery partners.
Its vehicles aim to address a common problem in India’s delivery ecosystem.
Most delivery fleets depend on conventional two-wheelers that were originally designed for personal use.
Pluto is building vehicles designed specifically for delivery operations.Â
Its first pilot demonstrated that the new design has improved cargo capacity, rider comfort and delivery efficiency in real-world conditions.
Pluto’s journey began in July 2024, when its founders started working as delivery partners to understand the challenges faced by riders.
Founded after working as delivery partners
Pluto Mobility was founded in 2024 by Akshat Bhatia and Himanshu Panda, who rented a scooter and worked in the delivery ecosystem to understand its operational challenges.
During that experience, they faced repeated vehicle breakdowns.Â
They reportedly had to exchange their rented scooter three times in a single week.
Conventional scooters are not designed to handle the heavy loads and demanding schedules of delivery operations.
The founders decided to build a vehicle specifically for this purpose.
The company built its first prototype in November 2024. It covered around 200 km during road tests. The team also completed more than 20 food deliveries and tested the vehicle with over 10 riders.
In January 2025, Pluto demonstrated its prototype at a Swiggy delivery hub. It allowed actual delivery partners to test the vehicle during live delivery operations.
What makes Pluto’s electric three-wheeler different?
Pluto’s electric vehicle has a scooter-sized design. However, it uses a three-wheel configuration with two wheels at the front.
This is designed to provide better stability while carrying heavy loads.
The vehicle comes with a covered roof and windshield. This protects delivery partners from rain, wind and harsh sunlight.
Some of its key specifications include:
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Top speed: 45 kmph.
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Battery capacity: 3 kWh.
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Payload capacity: 100 kg.
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Cargo volume: 200 litres.
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Daily range: More than 100 km, according to the company.
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Driving licence: The company says an L1 bike licence is sufficient.
The vehicle can carry up to twice the cargo of a conventional two-wheeler. It also uses swappable batteries to reduce downtime during delivery shifts.
Pluto Mobility raised $2 million in seed funding
In February 2026, Pluto Mobility raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by Version One Ventures. GradCapital also participated in the round.
The funding also attracted angel investors who are founders and senior executives associated with companies such as Delhivery, OfBusiness, Pixxel and Boom Supersonic.
The company has since built six minimum vehicles. These have collectively undergone more than 2,000 km of real-world testing, according to its website
