Electric vehicle maker Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has unveiled what is being billed as India’s (and arguably the world’s) first production-ready autonomous electric three-wheeler.
Named Swayamgati, this vehicle is designed for short-distance, structured, or semi-controlled environments, such as airports, smart campuses, industrial parks, gated communities, and smart cities.
Key Facts & Pricing
Passenger version price (ex-showroom): ₹ 4,00,000 (~PKR 13.3 lac)
Cargo version expected price: ₹ 4,15,000 (~PKR 13.8 lac)
Technical Features & Capabilities
Swayamgati combines a suite of technologies, including hardware and software, to enable autonomous operation on pre-mapped routes. Some of its significant features:
| Feature | Description |
| Battery & Range | A 10.3 kWh battery pack, delivering a range of approximately 120 km per charge. |
| Sensors & Navigation | Lidar; GPS; multi-sensor navigation; AI-based obstacle detection up to ~6 metres ahead. |
| Autonomy System | Retrofit autonomy stack integrated with OSM’s electric three-wheeler platform. The vehicle can drive on pre-mapped routes without driver intervention under certain conditions. |
| Safety / Remote Controls | Obstacle detection and remote safety controls; in pilot trials, Swayamgati successfully handled passenger stops and obstacles without a human driver. |
| Intended Use / Deployment Zones | Structured, semi-controlled environments include airports, gated campuses, industrial hubs, and smart cities. Designed to manage high-density, low-speed traffic and varied road surfaces. |
| Pilot Trial Completed | Phase 1 testing included a 3-km route with seven stops; the vehicle demonstrated safe passenger handling, obstacle detection, and route navigation without human driver input. |
What’s Next and Outlook
Omega Seiki Mobility is taking Swayamgati into its next phase with commercial trials now underway in controlled environments such as airports, campuses, and industrial parks.
The company has set a production target of 1,500 units over the next two years to meet the growing demand for autonomous electric mobility. Future expansion will depend on how well OSM manages regulatory approvals, safety standards, and operational challenges.
Conclusion
If successful, Swayamgati could soon expand to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, potentially revolutionizing India’s approach to affordable and sustainable autonomous transportation.
With Swayamgati, Omega Seiki Mobility is making a bold statement: autonomous mobility is no longer just a futuristic idea in India, but one that can be produced domestically, priced affordably, and applied to real-world use cases.
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