Growing population in Indian cities has led to packed roads. People need a quick option to commute for both personal trips and business needs. The 2-3 Wheel Combination Vehicle is a new, modular solution that switches between a two-wheeler (2W) and a three-wheeler (3W). Hero has designed SURGE S32 to be a sustainable and flexible transportation option. It is world’s first class changing vehicle. The idea is to use a single vehicle for zipping through city traffic, making deliveries, or earning an income. Manufactured to deal with the challenges of modern life, this dual-battery convertible vehicle can easily transform from a two-wheeler to a three-wheeler and vice versa within three minutes. The Surge S32 is a versatile vehicle that replaces the need for multiple specialised vehicles. By lowering the number of vehicles on the road, it decreases road congestion, reduces emissions, and improves livelihoods. It powers by electricity, ensuring sustainability in all aspects.
The current Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) lacked a clause for something this new. A vehicle was either a two-wheeler or a three-wheeler, not both. You might wonder, "How do you even make rules for a vehicle that embodies dual characteristics?” For a new idea to hit the streets, you need new rules. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) created a new L2-5 category and established a unique regulatory framework. Developed with our best safety experts and industry minds, this new framework is the foundation that allows these vehicles to exist legally and safely. It shows that India is not just building the vehicles of the future, but the rules for them too.
CMVR approval framework for the L2-5 category has made it mandatory for these vehicles to comply with newly formulated standard AIS-177, which was developed carefully with pilot testing and stakeholders inputs. This category balances innovation with practical implementation. It also harmonizes taxation and insurance, while integrating seamlessly with the National Vehicle Registration Portal of India (VAHAN) system at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) level for streamlined registration and dual-configuration. The 2-3W Combi Vehicle establishes a new standard for sustainable urban mobility in India by integrating versatility, safety, and regulatory foresight.