Skyy Rider Electric to Enter Material Handling Segment with New “Optimus” Series of Battery-Operated Platform Trucks

After making a strong mark in the electric golf cart market, Skyy Rider Electric, one of India’s fastest-growing EV startups, is now set to diversify its portfolio by entering the material handling equipment segment. The company has officially announced the upcoming launch of its battery-operated platform truck range, under the name “Optimus Series.”

The Optimus Series is designed to revolutionize industrial and commercial logistics by offering eco-friendly, heavy-duty transport solutions. The lineup includes three variants:

Optimus 2T – Load capacity of 2 tons

Optimus 3T – Load capacity of 3 tons

Optimus 4T – Load capacity of 4 tons

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Nihar Panda, Founder & CEO of Skyy Rider Electric, said,
“After the overwhelming success in the golf cart space, we’re now turning our attention to a crucial need in the industrial ecosystem – sustainable and efficient material handling. The Optimus Series is our answer to the demand for clean, powerful, and reliable logistics solutions within factories, warehouses, and government sectors.”

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Engineered for durability, zero emissions, and operational efficiency, the Optimus series is expected to serve a wide range of industries including manufacturing units, defense, airports, logistics hubs, and seaports.

The new Optimus series will be officially unveiled in the coming months, with commercial deployment expected to begin soon after.