Emergency Roadside Assistance
for E-Rickshaw Drivers
When your battery runs out on the road, SAATHI EV brings charging support directly to your location.
LOOK AT THE DRIVER'S PROBLEM
Electric rickshaws power millions of daily commutes across India. But behind the wheel is an independent driver whose entire day's livelihood hangs by a single battery percentage.
Stranded Mid-Route With Passengers
The voltage meter suddenly dips to zero on a crowded flyover during rush hour.
- Passengers abandon the trip without paying fare.
- Driver must push a heavy 400kg vehicle alone in traffic.
- Creates dangerous road hazard with no safety lights.
3 to 5 Hours of Lost Working Time
No fast chargers nearby. Traditional towing takes 2+ hours and demands ₹800–1,200.
- A driver's entire daily net profit (₹600–900) is wiped out.
- Misses peak school and office commute booking rush.
- Forced to borrow money just to pay extortionate towing fees.
₹1.5 to 2 Lakh Battery Replacement
Repeatedly draining the battery to absolute 0% permanently kills internal cells.
- Deep discharge cuts total battery lifecycle by up to 50%.
- A new battery pack costs 6 to 8 months of driver income.
- Forces drivers into high-interest local loan cycles.
No Pushing. No Lost Fares. No ₹800 Towing.
With SAATHI EV, 1 tap on the mobile app brings high-speed 30kW DC charging directly to the driver in minutes for just ~₹150.
Our Vision
“To become India's most trusted roadside assistance and battery-support network for commercial EV drivers.”
Zero Livelihood Loss
Ensuring no commercial driver loses hard-earned daily fares or customer trust due to sudden mid-route battery depletion.
Decentralized Mobile Network
Building an expansive fleet of solar-assisted mobile rescue vans stationed at high-density commercial EV corridors nationwide.
Battery Health Monitoring
Protecting drivers from catastrophic ₹1.5–2 Lakh battery replacements by preventing irreversible deep-discharge cell damage.
WHAT DRIVERS TOLD US
We surveyed and conducted deep 1-on-1 field interviews with commercial e-rickshaw operators to uncover their daily operational bottlenecks, battery vulnerabilities, and emergency breakdown realities.
Conducted extensive on-ground interviews across major transit hubs, charging spots, and urban routes to map breakdown frequencies.
Complete pack failure is catastrophic for an operator. Deep discharge during stranded states severely degrades battery lifespan and destroys income.
Operators readily accept a reasonable ~₹150 rapid-charge rescue fee compared to the ₹800+ cost of commercial towing and lost passenger revenue.
Over 56% explicitly voiced daily anxiety over sudden voltage drops, mid-trip power drain with passengers on board, and lack of nearby charging spots.
RUKO MAT.
“Bas Drive Karo, Hum Sambhalenge.”
We take full ownership of driver roadside security so your wheels never stop spinning and daily earnings stay 100% protected.“If my battery drains on the flyover during peak hours, passengers leave without paying and I lose ₹500 in towing. A 15-minute roadside boost is a lifesaver.”
“Replacing our battery costs ₹1.8 Lakh. When voltage drops, we cannot risk pushing the vehicle. ₹150 for immediate roadside help is completely fair.”
Real Driver Voices
Direct on-ground interviews with commercial e-rickshaw drivers across major transit corridors, highlighting everyday battery anxiety, sudden breakdown crisis, and the urgent need for emergency roadside assistance.
What Happens When An E-Rickshaw Battery Fails On The Road?
Unlike passenger cars, commercial e-rickshaws have zero margin for downtime. Every stranded hour directly strips meals off the driver's family table.
Sudden Voltage Drop & Loss of Passenger Fare
Lead-acid and aging lithium packs experience sudden voltage collapse under passenger load, especially on flyovers. Commuters exit without paying, leaving the driver stranded with zero fare collected.
3–5 Working Hours Lost & ₹800 Towing Penalty
Arranging an external pull or hiring a manual loader takes 3 to 5 peak rush-hour hours. Towing charges cost more than the driver's entire daily earnings (₹600–₹900).
Strong Demand for On-Demand Roadside Assistance
Every driver interviewed enthusiastically expressed willingness to pay ₹150 for a fast, 15-minute roadside battery top-up that prevents towing and saves the working day.
Proposed Rescue Vehicle Blueprint
Click the interactive hotspots on the blueprint below to inspect the onboard hardware subsystems and modular architecture.
1.8kW Photovoltaic Aerodynamic Roof
Custom molded flexible monocrystalline solar array laminated across the roof curve. Generates up to 1.8kW under clear skies and passively Trickle-charges the 40kWh core during all daylight operations.
How SAATHI EV Rescues You
From the moment you hit SOS to driving away with restored battery range — our rapid roadside assistance works in 5 simple, seamless steps.
1-Tap SOS Request
Driver taps the SOS button in the SaathiEV mobile app. GPS instantly locks onto your exact stranded location with zero complicated forms.
Nearest Rescue Van Dispatched
Our intelligent dispatch system alerts the nearest solar-equipped SaathiEV support van to mobilize directly toward your coordinates.
Live GPS Radar Tracking
Track your rescue vehicle in real time on the live map with minute-by-minute estimated arrival countdown.
15-Min DC Rapid Boost Charge
Technicians plug in high-speed 30kW DC charging, providing immediate driving range (+25 to 30km) right at the breakdown spot.
Back On Route & Daily Income Protected
Pay the nominal ₹150 assistance fee, immediately resume picking up passengers, and prevent costly deep-discharge battery damage.
Download SaathiEV
Emergency Support in Your Pocket
While this website showcases our clean-tech platform and hardware engineering, all live rescue tracking, EV boost requests, and live telemetry tracking are operated directly through the SaathiEV Mobile App.
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