Bajaj Is Launching a New Electric Three-Wheeler in Pune Today
With EV sales surging, Bajaj is doubling down on electric autos. A new high-range model is coming.
Bajaj Auto already sells more electric autos than anyone except Mahindra. Today, it wants to extend that lead.
On April 14, 2026, the company is holding a launch event in Pune for a new electric three-wheeler under the L5 auto-rickshaw category. The new vehicle is expected to be built on the WEGO platform, the same base that underpins the WEGO P9018, which currently holds the record for India's longest certified range at 296 km.
For drivers and fleet operators, the pitch is straightforward: more range, more trips, better earnings per day.
Why Bajaj Is Adding to a Portfolio That Is Already Working
Bajaj sold 89,604 electric three-wheelers in FY2026. That is a 76% jump over FY2025. They are the second-largest electric 3W seller in India, sitting just behind Mahindra Last Mile Mobility.
The numbers tell a competitive story. In January and February 2026, Bajaj actually outsold Mahindra month-on-month. March saw Mahindra edge back ahead by just 278 units. The gap between the two is narrow enough that a single strong launch can shift the ranking.
India's e-3W market as a whole crossed 8.3 lakh retail units in FY2026, up 19% over the previous year. There is still a large chunk of the auto-rickshaw market running on CNG and petrol. Every new Bajaj model that comes with stronger range, better safety tech, or lower operating costs gives one more category of operator a reason to switch.
What the New WEGO-Platform Auto Brings to the Table
Pricing and final specifications will be confirmed at the Pune event. Based on pre-launch information, the vehicle is expected to target best-in-class range on a single charge, which would mean pushing past the 296 km mark the current WEGO P9018 holds.
Battery System
The new model is likely to carry a high-capacity lithium-ion battery pack with an upgraded Battery Management System. Regenerative braking is expected to be part of the setup, which matters on city routes where stop-start driving can otherwise drain the battery faster than long-distance highway runs.
Higher Gradeablity
For operators running hilly routes or flyovers, expected gradeability of around 30% addresses one of the sticking points that has kept some drivers away from electric autos. The existing GoGo P7012 manages 27.8%. If the new vehicle edges past 30%, it opens the door to routes where electric autos previously struggled.
Safety Features
Safety features expected on the new model include hill-hold assist, anti-roll detection, and enhanced braking systems. The GoGo lineup already carries these, so the new vehicle is expected to maintain parity at minimum and add further refinements.
Cabin Features
On the cabin side, a digital instrument cluster, USB charging port, telematics integration, and a full-metal body are anticipated. These are fast becoming table stakes for any serious electric auto in this segment.
Bajaj's Market Position Makes This Launch Matter
When Bajaj entered the electric three-wheeler market in 2023, it was starting from zero. By September 2024, it crossed 5,000 monthly units for the first time. By November 2025, it hit 8,765 monthly units. The pace of that ramp makes clear this is not a side project for the company.
Bajaj is the world's largest manufacturer of three-wheelers by volume and holds 38% of India's three-wheeler market overall. That service network and dealer reach is what makes its electric launches land differently than those from smaller players.
When the WEGO P9018 landed in February 2026 at Rs 4,41,247, it immediately set the range benchmark for the category. Drivers who were on the fence about range anxiety had a concrete answer. If today's launch pushes that benchmark further, the pressure on Mahindra's Treo and UDO lineup gets real.
