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by someonenice 1553 days ago
- The batteries discussed here are small and comparatively light weight (a person can remove). So consider it more as "Cells". If you want more range, replace more cells or have heavier pack. If you need the range of Tesla, then you need more battery packs in the vehicle (And increases the weight of the vehicle and its cost).

- Also the vehicles mentioned here (Auto rickshaw) generally carry max 3 customers for shorter distances. Majority of the travel will be in the range of less than 10 Kms.

So for less cost, she is able to serve the same customers, increasing her earning.