The Last-Mile Pioneer: CityLife’s E-Rickshaw Revolution

Introduction to CityLife

As cities expand and traffic congestion suffocates urban living, India's move towards clean, efficient, and cost-effective last-mile transportation is more necessary than ever. CityLife, established in 2014 by Amit Jhamb and Sunil Dhamija, is spearheading the revolution with its powerful lineup of eco-friendly battery-powered E-Rickshaws.

Famed for design excellence, passenger comfort, and environmentally friendly engineering, CityLife has earned a reputation in 20+ states and a dealer network of 150+ partners and transformed India's electric mobility horizon.

Amit Jhamb and Sunil Dhamija, Co-Founders & Directors, CityLife

Imagine an Indian city — crowded streets, blaring traffic, smoke shrouding the air. For decades, daily commutes were the domain of noisy, gas-hungry autos and rickshaws, poisoning cities with emissions. But then, in 2014, two start-up founders, Amit Jhamb and Sunil Dhamija, had a different vision for India's last-mile mayhem.

The Challenges of CityLife

That dream came in the form of CityLife, a local firm committed to revolutionizing city transport with sturdy, comfortable, and environmentally friendly electric rickshaws.

Then, EVs were new-fangled. Charging stations were few, lithium battery tech was expensive, and naysayers were numerous. But Amit and Sunil would not be swayed. They invested time and money in R&D, engineering rickshaws with mild steel tubular chassis for safety, brushless motors for smooth quiet drives, and cabins engineered for peak comfort — a small but mighty step for millions who rely on daily drives.

Strategic Growth

By close collaboration with policymakers, CityLife obtained government subsidies and approvals for their lithium-powered vehicles. Their e-rickshaws became the new visage of affordable green mobility, particularly in densely populated urban areas and rural towns where short-distance travel prevails.

CityLife did not limit itself to passenger rickshaws. With an eye on cargo delivery, they introduced rugged loaders such as the XV-MAX, enabling small businesses and gig economy workers to move goods efficiently and ecologically.

Financial Snapshot

With word coming in, CityLife's image spread well beyond their roots in Punjab. With a growing dealership network of 150+ dealer partners spanning 20+ states, and a production capacity now expanding from 4,000 cars a month to an eventual 10,000 by 2026, they are leading India's electric vehicle revolution ride by ride.

Financially as well, CityLife is going great guns. In FY23, they surpassed ₹374.37 crore in revenue annually, with robust profits — evidence that scalability and sustainability can ride in the same carriage.

But what makes CityLife really unique is people-centricity. Each e-rickshaw generates livelihood for drivers who earn more, spend less on fuel, and enjoy cleaner air. It's mobility with dignity.

Institutional Support and Future Prospects

With the vision of launching high-speed three-wheelers, low-cost two-wheelers, and an internal spare parts network, CityLife is set to drive India's vision for green transport much beyond rickshaws.

In a nation where life unfolds in every street and avenue, CityLife shows that the better ride is not only a luxury — it's a guarantee for cleaner cities, more empowered drivers, and a tomorrow where clean transport isn't a choice, but the rule.

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