Sonalika launches India's first electric tractor

The Tiger Electric can operate for 8 hours hooked-up to a 2 tonne trolley.

Sonalika has launched India's first field ready electric tractor called the Tiger Electric. It is available at an introductory price of Rs. 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Tiger Electric is powered by an IP67 compliant 25.5 kW natural cooling compact battery. It is claimed to reduce running costs by 25% compared to diesel. The battery can be recharged using a regular home charging point in 10 hours. A fast charger reduces charging time to 4 hours. Operating with a 2 tonne trolley, the tractor can run for 8 hours.

The Tiger Electric uses an Etrac motor that is claimed to offer high power density and high peak torque with zero RPM drop. The tractor can reach a top speed of 24.93 km/h.

The Tiger Electric is manufactured at Sonalika's facility in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.