TVS Launches King Kargo HD EV for Urban Logistics

22 Aug 2025 CW Team

The TVS King Kargo HD EV combines robust design, performance, and reliability with advanced safety, comfort, and connectivity features. It introduces several segment-first elements, including LED headlamps and tail lamps for improved night-time visibility, a spacious cabin with fully rolling windows, stylish door trims for ventilation, and a dedicated Power Gear Mode for higher torque under load.

As India’s first Bluetooth-enabled cargo three-wheeler, the vehicle is equipped with TVS SmartXonnect™, offering 26 smart features. Enhanced twin-axis rear-view mirrors further improve visibility, ensuring safer navigation through congested city streets.

Rajat Gupta, Business Head – Commercial Mobility at TVS Motor Company, said:

“The launch of the TVS King Kargo HD represents a transformative moment in the evolution of cargo mobility, aligned to our ‘Re-Imagine 2030’ vision. It sets new benchmarks in smart features, high load capability, comfort, ergonomics, and safety. Coupled with TVS Connect Fleet, it empowers businesses and enhances operators’ everyday lives.”

The vehicle is supported by TVS Connect Fleet, a comprehensive web-based platform for fleet operators of two- and three-wheelers. With 31 advanced features including real-time tracking, remote asset control, APIs, intelligent dashboards, alerts, and reports, the platform ensures maximum utilisation and higher uptime. Integrated into TVS Motor’s connected vehicle ecosystem, it provides actionable analytics and mobile-friendly dashboards for on-the-go fleet management.

In its first phase, the TVS King Kargo HD EV will be available across Delhi NCR (Faridabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad), Rajasthan, and Bengaluru. It is priced at Rs 385,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

TVS Motor Company, a global leader in two- and three-wheeler manufacturing, has launched the TVS King Kargo HD EV, a purpose-built cargo three-wheeler designed to meet the evolving needs of urban and semi-urban logistics. The company also showcased the TVS King Kargo HD CNG variant, scheduled for launch before the end of 2025.The TVS King Kargo HD EV combines robust design, performance, and reliability with advanced safety, comfort, and connectivity features. It introduces several segment-first elements, including LED headlamps and tail lamps for improved night-time visibility, a spacious cabin with fully rolling windows, stylish door trims for ventilation, and a dedicated Power Gear Mode for higher torque under load.As India’s first Bluetooth-enabled cargo three-wheeler, the vehicle is equipped with TVS SmartXonnect™, offering 26 smart features. Enhanced twin-axis rear-view mirrors further improve visibility, ensuring safer navigation through congested city streets.Rajat Gupta, Business Head – Commercial Mobility at TVS Motor Company, said:“The launch of the TVS King Kargo HD represents a transformative moment in the evolution of cargo mobility, aligned to our ‘Re-Imagine 2030’ vision. It sets new benchmarks in smart features, high load capability, comfort, ergonomics, and safety. Coupled with TVS Connect Fleet, it empowers businesses and enhances operators’ everyday lives.”The vehicle is supported by TVS Connect Fleet, a comprehensive web-based platform for fleet operators of two- and three-wheelers. With 31 advanced features including real-time tracking, remote asset control, APIs, intelligent dashboards, alerts, and reports, the platform ensures maximum utilisation and higher uptime. Integrated into TVS Motor’s connected vehicle ecosystem, it provides actionable analytics and mobile-friendly dashboards for on-the-go fleet management.In its first phase, the TVS King Kargo HD EV will be available across Delhi NCR (Faridabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad), Rajasthan, and Bengaluru. It is priced at Rs 385,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

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