Montra Rhino 5538 EV 4x2 TT Launched At Rs 1.15 Crore, Gets Range Of 198 Km

Montra Rhino 5538 EV 4x2 TT:  Montra Electric eM&HCV, the mobility brand of the Murugappa Group, today announced the launch of the new Rhino 5538 EV 4x2 TT and introduced Battery Swap for their Rhino range of trucks. The vehicles were launched at the brand’s eM&HCV (electric medium & heavy commercial vehicle) manufacturing facility in Manesar, Haryana. Montra Electric eM&HCV also inaugurated India’s first all-women monitored, Automated Battery Plant and a new conveyor line integrated with ‘Automated Guided Vehicles’ (AGVs).

Rhino 5538 EV 4x2 Debuts

The launch marks the expansion of Montra Electric’s Rhino EV truck’s portfolio, building on the success of India’s first heavy-duty electric truck, the 6x4 TT, which has already clocked over 1.2 crore kilometres within just two years of its debut. The swap in the Montra Rhino truck takes less than 6 minutes, compared to over an hour with conventional fast charging.

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Rhino 5538 EV 4x2: Swappable Battery

Built with a 7+1 configuration and advanced automation, it can handle over 160 swaps per day at peak utilization and serve hundreds of vehicles based on fleet usage. Its controlled charging environment extends battery life, while the drive-through design enables trucks with trailers to move in and out seamlessly, much like a toll plaza.

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Rhino 5538 EV 4x2: Features

The Rhino 5538 EV 4x2 TT is powered by a 282 kWh LFP battery, delivering 380 HP and 2000 Nm torque, and it has a claimed range of up to 198 km once fully charged. With a Gross Combination Weight (GCW) of 55 tons, the Rhino is priced at Rs 1.15 crore (ex-factory) for the fixed-battery variant. It is backed by Montra Electric’s unique AMC contract for 10 years/9 lakh km, with a 95% uptime guarantee, advanced telematics, and financing solutions.