Porsche Taycan Turbo S

KIA EV6 GT

Polestar 2

Abarth 500e

Mini Cooper SE

That Brabus version packs 489 HP in a tiny, AWD car?! 🤤 It is a hefty 4300 lbs, but that thing must accelerate like a rocket.

The article says the new rickshaws use lithium iron phosphate batteries and cost $3600. That’s still double what a gas model costs, but the price is coming down. The high initial price is offset by lower operating costs. I’d assume lead acid batteries are still cost effective for those wanting an electric rickshaw on a tighter budget.