A viral video from Alwar, Rajasthan, shows a Rs 1.5 lakh e-rickshaw towing a stranded Rs 15 lakh Tata Nexon EV after its battery ran out mid-journey. The incident highlights both the limitations of current EV infrastructure and the unexpected reliability of low-cost electric mobility solutions.
In a moment that captured both irony and ingenuity, a budget-friendly e-rickshaw came to the rescue of a premium electric car in Alwar, Rajasthan. The Tata Nexon EV, reportedly worth Rs 15 lakh, ran out of battery on a busy road, leaving its owner stranded. With no charging station in sight, the driver turned to a nearby e-rickshaw—priced at just Rs 1.5 lakh—for help.
The video, now widely circulated online, shows the three-wheeler towing the EV using a rope, drawing curious glances from passersby and sparking conversations around India’s evolving electric mobility landscape.
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A Tata Nexon EV broke down due to battery depletion in Alwar, Rajasthan.
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A local e-rickshaw driver offered assistance, towing the vehicle home.
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The incident underscores gaps in EV charging infrastructure in Tier-2 cities.
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-t also showcases the resilience and utility of low-cost electric transport.
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The video has gone viral, prompting both amusement and reflection on EV readiness.
As India accelerates its transition to electric vehicles, this episode serves as a reminder that infrastructure must evolve in tandem with technology.
Sources: India Today