UP: 22-Year-Old's Six-Seater Electric Cycle Goes Viral After Anand Mahindra Shares Its Video

The 22-year-old said that he will try to get a patent for his six-seater electric cycle

Asad Abdullah said his invention can run 150 km at a speed of 40 km per hour once it is fully charged. 

Source : Screenshot from video shared on Twitter/@anandmahindra

New Delhi: A 22-year-old's six-seater cycle went viral on Twitter after Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group shared a short video clip on Twitter last week. Asad Abdullah, from Uttar Pradesh, told IANS that with petrol prices going up, he decided to develop an electric cycle that can accommodate six people.

The video posted by Mahindra on December 1 has crossed 1 million views. Mahindra tagged the chief design officer of the auto sector of his company asking if this device could find global application.

In a tweet, Anand Mahindra said, "With just small design inputs, (cylindrical sections for the chassis) this device could find global application. As a tour 'bus' in crowded European tourist centres?" Mahindra further wrote: "I'm always impressed by rural transport innovations, where necessity is the mother of invention."

With just small design inputs, (cylindrical sections for the chassis @BosePratap ?) this device could find global application. As a tour ‘bus’ in crowded European tourist centres? I’m always impressed by rural transport innovations, where necessity is the mother of invention. pic.twitter.com/yoibxXa8mx

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) December 1, 2022

Asad Abdullah who has completed ITI training in electrical told IANS that he used scrap material for his cycle.

"I used scrap material and the motor of an old battery-operated, two-wheeler. It took me almost a month, incurring a cost of around Rs 10,000-12,000. I want to make it commercial and sell it to others at an affordable price," he said.

He further described that his invention can run up to 150 km at a speed of 40 km per hour once it is fully charged. 

He said, "I have used a lithium battery. Once fully charged, it can run 150 km at a speed of 40 km per hour. You can charge the battery in five hours by spending Rs 8 to 10. This electric cycle has become the centre of attraction for locals and is increasingly catching eyes. Curious onlookers take pictures and videos and post them on social media."

Asad said he will try to get its patent now.

He further told IANS, "With little R&D, further improvisation can be done and can be introduced in village areas as a cheap mode of transportation for five people with a driver. I am glad that people are liking it on social media and circulating it widely."