Electric vehicle manufacturer Youdha, backed by Lohia Auto, has entered the burgeoning L5 electric passenger three-wheeler segment with the launch of its debut model, the Youdha EPOD. The move signals the company’s ambition to become a key player in India’s evolving electric mobility space and to reach a revenue milestone of INR 1,000 crore by the end of the decade.
The L5 category, comprising road-ready electric three-wheelers built for commercial passenger transport, is seeing rapid adoption driven by rising fuel costs, e-commerce-led last-mile demand, and supportive EV policies.
Equipped with a 6-kilowatt motor delivering 50 Nm of torque, the EPOD draws power from an 11.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, offering a certified range of 227 km per charge. It features dual drive modes—City and Boost—and a 300 mm water-wading capacity, making it adaptable to varied Indian road and weather conditions. The vehicle is aimed at self-employed drivers who seek a durable, high-performance, and low-maintenance mobility solution that also scores high on comfort and design.
The EPOD is being produced at Youdha’s Kashipur plant in Uttarakhand, which has an annual production capacity of 100,000 units. The facility features automated assembly lines and robust testing protocols. Initial rollouts will target high-potential markets such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Assam, with national expansion planned in stages.
Ayush Lohia, CEO of Youdha, said the launch is part of a broader vision of enabling sustainable livelihoods. “We’re not just offering a vehicle—we’re offering economic empowerment,” he said. “With the EPOD, we’ve merged performance with pride of ownership, designed around the real needs of Indian drivers.”
Youdha’s entry represents a strategic evolution from Lohia’s early leadership in the e-rickshaw segment. Rather than retiring its legacy brand, the company is positioning Youdha as a modern, scale-ready, consumer-first platform for India's next phase of electric mobility growth.
Drawing from the Sanskrit word Yodha (warrior), the brand embodies the resilience of India’s working class. Its tagline—“Chalao Shaan Se, Kamao Aan Se”—underscores dignity in both work and ownership. The brand’s visual identity features a warrior shield-shaped logo with a central “Y,” symbolising the individual at the heart of the mobility ecosystem.
In addition to the EPOD, Youdha plans to roll out cargo models and invest further in its production capacity, retail presence, and service network. The company’s dual promise of economic value and aspirational branding is aimed at transforming how India’s commercial EVs are perceived—moving them from utility to identity.
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