Reimagining Last-Mile Mobility

Starting from NCube's design research and concept development, we built the first working prototype of both the Loadmaster (cargo) and Citypod (passenger) variants. This phase validated the core platform concept — the shared modular flatbed chassis, powertrain layout, and ergonomic fundamentals. Both vehicles were photographed and tested in controlled conditions before moving to real-world validation.

Following successful prototype validation, we conducted a 10-day live pilot at a luxury residential complex in Gurugram. The Loadmaster prototype was deployed across two distinct use cases simultaneously — grocery and daily essentials delivery to residents from the local shop, and internal campus mobility. This real-world application validated the vehicle's performance, driver ergonomics, and operational reliability under actual load and daily-use conditions. The learnings from this pilot directly informed the transition to the production prototype.

With pilot learnings validated, we moved directly into production engineering. This phase involved finalising the complete BOM, setting up our vendor and supply chain network, developing the production chassis with full structural testing and FEA analysis, and refining every component for manufacturability and long-term reliability. The result is the Loadmaster production prototype — a fully engineered, production-ready vehicle that addresses every limitation identified in the pilot phase.

The Loadmaster production prototype has been submitted for ICAT homologation — India's official automotive certification body. WMI registration is complete. Design patents are filed. ICAT certification is in active progress and expected imminently. Once certified, Chakra becomes one of the very few L3 electric cargo three-wheelers in India that is fully designed, engineered, and certified end-to-end by its manufacturer.