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Electric tuk tuk comparison guide

Compare Electric Tuk Tuk Models & Solutions

Choose the Passenger eTuk when the primary job is moving people, Cargo when it is moving protected tools or supplies, and Vendo when the vehicle becomes a customer-facing mobile business. Electric Shuttle is not a separate body category—it is an operating solution built around the Passenger platform, a defined route, passenger demand, charging, staffing and permissions.

Passenger: move peopleCargo: move equipmentVendo: serve customersShuttle: operate a route

Start with the job and operating environment, then compare body, capacity, price status, charging, registration, configuration and support. Final specifications and pricing must be confirmed in writing.

PassengerSix passengers plus one driver (6+1)
CargoConfigurable enclosed cargo body
VendoCustomer-facing commercial configuration
ShuttlePassenger route and operating solution

Fast selection answer

Which eTuk direction fits your project?

If two categories appear to fit, document the daily workflow and required load before selecting the final architecture.

MOVE PEOPLE

Passenger eTuk

Choose it for guest transportation, tours, events, campuses and other short-distance passenger applications.

Passenger details →
MOVE THINGS

Cargo eTuk

Choose it for enclosed transport of tools, supplies, equipment and goods in commercial operations.

Cargo details →
SERVE CUSTOMERS

Vendo eTuk

Choose it when the vehicle must support sales, food or beverage service, retail or branded activation.

Vendo details →
RUN A ROUTE

Electric Shuttle

Choose this planning pathway when the project is a repeatable passenger service with stops and demand.

Shuttle planning →

Published eTuk directions

Understand what each category is designed to do.

Passenger, Cargo and Vendo are vehicle directions. Electric Shuttle describes how a Passenger vehicle can be deployed as a transportation service.

eTuk L5 Limo GT electric passenger tuk tuk transporting resort guests
Vehicle category

Passenger eTuk

$27,999
MSRP · subject to change

Street-ready, VIN-assigned passenger platform for six passengers plus one driver.

  • Guest and passenger transportation
  • Open passenger seating architecture
  • Route and registration review required
Explore Passenger Tuk Tuks →
eTuk L5 Cargo electric utility tuk tuk supporting resort operations
Vehicle category

eTuk L5 Cargo

$24,999
Standard configuration MSRP · subject to change

Electric utility platform with an enclosed cargo body for tools, supplies and commercial work.

  • Protected operational cargo
  • Configurable body and access
  • Special equipment quoted separately
Explore Cargo Tuk Tuks →
eTuk Vendo electric mobile coffee business vehicle on a college campus
Vehicle category

eTuk Vendo

Written quote
Configured to the approved concept

Customer-facing mobile platform for coffee, ice cream, beverages, food, retail and activations.

  • Service body and workflow planning
  • Equipment, power and water review
  • Business in a Box pathway
Explore Vending Tuk Tuks →
Black eTuk electric VIP shuttle providing premium guest transportation
Operating solution

Electric Shuttle

Passenger platform
Route and deployment scope required

A passenger service planned around route, stops, demand, charging, operator and permissions.

  • Uses the Passenger vehicle direction
  • Requires operational planning
  • Price depends on vehicle and deployment scope
Plan an Electric Shuttle →

Side-by-side comparison

Compare job, body, price and planning requirements.

Use this as a qualification table. The detailed category pages and written proposal control final specifications.

Comparison of currently published eTuk USA vehicle directions and the Electric Shuttle operating solution.
ComparisonPassengerCargoVendoElectric Shuttle
What it isPassenger vehicle categoryEnclosed utility vehicle categoryCustomer-facing commercial vehicle categoryPassenger operating solution
Primary jobMove peopleMove protected tools, supplies or goodsServe or sell to customersOperate repeatable passenger trips
Capacity or bodySix passengers plus one driver (6+1)Configurable enclosed cargo bodyService body configured around concept and workflowPassenger platform matched to route and demand
Public price status$27,999 MSRP$24,999 standard-configuration MSRPWritten custom quotePassenger vehicle plus route and deployment scope
Strong applicationsHotels, resorts, tours, events and campusesFacilities, maintenance, hospitality operations and short-route logisticsCoffee, ice cream, beverages, food, retail and activationsHotels, campuses, parking connections, events and destinations
Define firstPassenger demand, route, boarding, luggage and weatherPayload, cargo dimensions, access, storage and duty cycleMenu, equipment, power, water, storage, permits and workflowStops, distance, frequency, demand, charging, staffing and permissions
Best next pagePassenger details →Cargo details →Vendo details →Shuttle planning →

Decision path

Choose by the daily job—not by appearance alone.

Follow the first answer that accurately describes the vehicle's primary work.

01

Will it primarily carry passengers?

Start with Passenger. If those trips repeat along a defined service pattern, continue into Electric Shuttle planning.

Start with Passenger →
02

Will it primarily carry operational items?

Start with Cargo when tools, supplies, equipment or goods need a protected working body.

Start with Cargo →
03

Will customers be served at the vehicle?

Start with Vendo when counters, equipment, storage, menu workflow and branding define the project.

Start with Vendo →
04

Does the project combine more than one job?

Document the primary and secondary workflows, load and operating area before requesting configuration guidance.

Discuss the mixed use case →
Pink eTuk Vendo electric ice cream business vehicle configured for customer service

Cargo or Vendo?

Customer service changes the vehicle requirements.

Cargo is designed primarily to move and protect operational items. Vendo is designed around customer-facing service or sales. Once people are served at the vehicle, the project may need counters, openings, storage, appliances, power, water, refrigeration, sanitation, branding and a defined workflow.

  • Choose Cargo for transport and operational access
  • Choose Vendo for service and customer interaction
  • Define equipment before designing the Vendo body
  • Verify weight, energy and permitting requirements
  • Request a written configuration and quote

Comparison beyond the body

Eight criteria should influence the final choice.

The correct architecture must fit the complete operating system, not only the preferred image.

01 / JOB

Primary Outcome

People moved, work completed, customers served or route operated.

02 / LOAD

Capacity & Payload

Passengers, luggage, tools, product, water, appliances and storage.

03 / PLACE

Route & Access

Private or public roads, distance, grades, surfaces, width and traffic.

04 / ENERGY

Charging & Power

Parking, circuit, schedule, reserve and auxiliary equipment demand.

05 / RULES

Registration & Permits

State classification, licensing, insurance, roads and commercial approvals.

06 / WEATHER

Protection & Season

Rain, sun, temperature, wind, comfort and operating limitations.

07 / MONEY

Price & Budget

Vehicle, options, delivery, taxes, launch costs and ownership pathway.

08 / SUPPORT

Service & Continuity

Operator guidance, maintenance, parts, downtime and fleet planning.

Price comparison

Compare like-for-like scope.

A lower number is not necessarily a lower project cost if it excludes required equipment, delivery, documentation or operating readiness. Use the written proposal to compare the same body, equipment and support scope.

Passenger

$27,999 MSRP before additional options and project costs.

Cargo

$24,999 standard-configuration MSRP before special equipment and project costs.

Vendo

Written custom quote after concept, body and equipment scope are defined.

Shuttle

Passenger vehicle price plus the equipment and deployment requirements of the route.

From comparison to proposal

A practical model-selection process.

Each step narrows the project before final vehicle configuration and pricing.

STEP 01

Define

State the primary job, operating location, load and desired outcome.

STEP 02

Compare

Use body, capacity, workflow and price status to select a direction.

STEP 03

Verify

Check route, charging, registration, insurance and commercial rules.

STEP 04

Configure

Define equipment, appearance, delivery and ownership support scope.

STEP 05

Quote

Review the written vehicle specification, price, exclusions and timing.

Model comparison FAQ

Answers for choosing the right eTuk direction.

These answers distinguish vehicle categories from operating solutions.

Which electric tuk tuk model should I choose?

Choose Passenger to move people, Cargo to move protected tools or supplies, and Vendo to serve or sell to customers. Choose the Electric Shuttle planning pathway when a Passenger vehicle will operate repeatable trips on a defined route.

What is the difference between Passenger and Electric Shuttle?

Passenger is the vehicle category and seats six passengers plus one driver (6+1). Electric Shuttle is an operating solution built around a Passenger vehicle, route, stops, demand, charging, staffing, passenger procedures and required permissions.

What is the difference between Cargo and Vendo?

Cargo primarily moves and protects tools, supplies, equipment or goods. Vendo is configured for customer-facing sales or service and may require counters, openings, storage, appliances, power, water, refrigeration, sanitation features, branding and workflow planning.

How much does each eTuk direction cost?

Passenger has a $27,999 MSRP and the standard Cargo configuration has a $24,999 MSRP, both subject to change. Vendo requires a custom written quote. Shuttle pricing uses the Passenger vehicle price plus the selected equipment and deployment scope.

How many people can the Passenger eTuk carry?

The current eTuk USA Passenger configuration seats six passengers plus one driver (6+1). Confirm seating, restraints, payload, luggage and accessibility requirements in the final specification.

Which eTuk is best for hotels and resorts?

It depends on the job. Passenger or Electric Shuttle supports guest movement, Cargo supports facilities and operational supplies, and Vendo supports poolside, event or destination food, beverage and retail service.

Which eTuk is best for a mobile coffee or ice cream business?

Vendo is the appropriate starting direction because the vehicle must support customer service, commercial equipment, storage, power, water or refrigeration as required. The exact body and price depend on the approved concept.

Are the vehicles street ready and VIN assigned?

Delivered eTuk vehicles are configured as street-ready and assigned an individual VIN when stated in the final specification. The responsible authority still determines title, registration class, licensing, insurance and permitted roads.

Can I compare eTuks only by MSRP?

No. Compare the job, body, load, equipment, route, charging, delivery, documentation and support scope. MSRP is planning information for a reference configuration and does not represent every project cost.

How do I confirm the right eTuk model?

Send eTuk USA the intended use, location, route or property, passenger or load requirement, equipment, charging plan, delivery destination, target launch and budget range. The team can help identify and quote the appropriate direction.

What job does your eTuk need to perform?

Tell us who or what the vehicle must move, where it will operate and what equipment it needs. eTuk USA will help identify the right direction and written next step.