Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Bihar Mechanic Builds Affordable Electric Jeep
A mechanic named Murshid Alam from Bihar has built a special electric jeep that costs only Rs 1 lakh.
This jeep can travel 100 kilometers on a single charge and takes about 5 hours to fully charge.
It has a trolley to carry goods, making it useful for farmers.
The jeep has five seats and is easy to drive, with features like power steering.
Murshid Alam noticed that farmers and small traders needed a cheap and easy-to-maintain vehicle, so he designed this one.
He worked in mechanic shops to gain experience before starting his own workshop.
The jeep is much cheaper than other electric vehicles on the market.
Locals have started calling it the “Desi Tesla” because it is affordable and runs on electricity.
Murshid Alam, a mechanic from Purnia, Bihar, built a low-cost electric jeep for rural needs.
The electric jeep can travel up to 100 kilometers on a single charge and costs Rs 1 lakh to build.
The vehicle includes a trolley attachment for transporting crops, fertilizers, and other materials.
It takes about 5 hours to fully charge and has features like power steering and a speedometer.
Murshid Alam designed the jeep to address the lack of affordable, easy-to-maintain vehicles for farmers and small traders.
- Who
- Murshid Alam, a mechanic from Purnia, Bihar
- What
- Built a low-cost electric jeep for rural needs
- When
- Completed in 18 days
- Where
- Purnia, Bihar
- Why
- To address the lack of affordable, easy-to-maintain vehicles for farmers and small traders
Proponents of Electric Vehicles
Traditional Vehicle Users
Cost and Maintenance
Proponents of Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles like the one built by Murshid Alam are more affordable to buy and maintain, with lower running costs due to cheaper electricity compared to petrol or diesel.
Traditional Vehicle Users
Traditional petrol and diesel vehicles are more widely available and have established repair networks, making them more convenient for some users.
- Developer
- Murshid Alam
- Location
- Purnia, Bihar
- Vehicle Type
- Electric Jeep
- Range
- 100 km per charge
- Charging Time
- 5 hours
- Cost
- Rs 1 lakh
- Seating Capacity
- 5 people
- Additional Feature
- Trolley attachment for goods
- Build Time
- 18 days
- Vehicle Features
- Four wheels with tubeless tyres, speedometer, power steering, and charging port
