Indore-based Wings EV is set to introduce a new category to the Indian automobile market with the launch of its ‘electric microcar’ named Robin, a two-seater electric vehicle designed to be as agile as a motorbike. The company, founded by a father-son duo, will unveil Robin in Bengaluru in April 2025, aiming to promote “personal commuting with zero pollution, reduced congestion, and minimal road space usage,” according to Pranav Dandekar, CEO, and co-founder.
Pranav Dandekar, who holds a PhD in computer science and is a Stanford University graduate, stated that Robin has successfully passed all safety tests conducted by ARAI Pune, making it safer than any existing two or three-wheeler on the market. “We aim to sell 3,000 units in the first year, with our Indore plant capable of producing 10,000 units annually,” Dandekar said.
Wings EV has secured funding from various investors, including Venture Highway and several prominent angel investors from India and Silicon Valley, according to the CEO. The company has conducted user research in six cities across India and completed more than 300 test drives in Bengaluru, added Dandekar, who spent 17 years working in Silicon Valley.
Later in 2025, Robin will be introduced in Chennai and either Hyderabad or Pune before expanding nationwide. “We plan to start deliveries in April 2025. The current orders give us an idea of what our first production batch will look like. If demand is strong in southern markets, we may consider setting up a production unit in the region,” Dandekar explained.
Robin will be offered in three variants: a basic non-AC model with a 65 km range priced at ₹2 lakh (ex-showroom), a mid variant with a fan and 90 km range at ₹2.5 lakh, and a premium variant with a 90 km range, AC, and patented audio alert systems for enhanced safety at ₹3 lakh. The fully loaded Robin has successfully completed a 12-degree climb, exceeding the required 7 degrees, with most flyovers falling within the 3 to 4-degree range, noted Dandekar.
Prakash Dandekar, CTO and co-founder of Wings EV, pointed out that India sells over 18 million two-wheelers annually. “In the next 15 to 20 years, a significant portion of two-wheeler buyers could transition to two-seater micro cars,” said the CTO, who previously led the Embedded Systems and Telematics Division at Tata Technologies. Robin is equipped with a drive-by-wire powertrain, similar to the fly-by-wire technology used in advanced aircraft, he added.
