[citation needed] Electric rickshaws are primarily manufactured in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and China.
[8] In the early 2010s, E-Rickshaws were introduced to several Indian and Chinese cities, however, they sold poorly at first and were initially uncommon.
Driven by a push for more environmentally friendly methods of transportation, the electric rickshaw has surged in popularity, and takes up an increasingly larger share of urban transport in these areas, especially as already established companies introduce their rickshaw products to the market.
Bodies made of fiberglass are also popular for their strength and durability resulting in low maintenance requirements.
[citation needed] There are two types of solar vehicles: Electric rickshaws are most popular in Asia, especially in China, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
In addition to this, China, Japan, India, and European countries (Switzerland, France, and Germany) have researched and developed electric tricycles for commercial transport and are attempting to enter the growing market in Asia.
[14] China is the largest manufacturer of electric rickshaws in the world, largely due to low labour costs, high production rates, and government incentives encouraging foreign trade, they import a large number daily.
[15][16] Today, e-rickshaws play a major role in providing livelihoods to people in India, as their low cost and high efficiency make them common on Indian streets.
After registering the e-rickshaw, corporations will have to issue identity cards to drivers so that they can earn their livelihoods easily.