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Pod 1.

A compact electric pod for two.
Built around India’s everyday journeys.

Q1 2028 readiness target.

Target price from ₹4,99,000 on-road

Cancel within six months for a full refund.

Explore the technology behind it
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A smaller footprint.

A compact body.
A private cabin for two.

02

Two forward-facing seats.

Both seats face the road.
No steering wheel to hold.

03

Cabin acoustics.

A 40 dBA cabin design target.
Comfort to be validated.

Choose your interior.

Choose the cabin that feels like you.
Both finishes. One reservation price.

Pod 1 Maharaja cabin with two forward-facing seats, rust patterned upholstery and mahogany trim
Pod 1Maharaja / Mahogany

Warm mahogany. Two patterned seats.
Secure storage beneath the seats.

  • Two seats
  • Two seatbelts
  • No steering wheel
  • Lockable cabinet

₹9,999 today. Cancel within six months for a full refund.

60 km/hTop speed target
1.3 mDesign width
40 dBACabin sound target
2 seatsForward-facing cabin design

Design targets, pending validation. Autonomous operation and road approvals remain in development. Our development roadmap ↗

Compact by design.

The size of an auto-rickshaw.
Side doors slide back to open.

Full side view of the compact silver Pod 1 with its flush sliding door and four-wheel design
Closed. Ready to go.01 / Closed
Pod 1 side door slid rearward on its guides, with the forward-facing seat seen in profile
Slides back. Step inside.02 / Open
Length2,635 mm
Width1,300 mm
Height1,700 mm

Inside Pod 1.

Two seats. One small touchscreen.
A clear view of the road.

Inside Pod 1: two ivory seats, two seatbelts, warm cabin light and a lockable drawer beneath the seats

A cabin for two.

Ivory seats. Warm light.
Secure storage within reach.

Close-up of Pod 1’s small touchscreen showing arrival time, a route, battery, cabin temperature and Stop

Just the essentials.

Route, arrival time and battery.
Cabin temperature. One Stop control.

Modern interior shown.
Also available in Maharaja.

Choose your interior

Sharing the ride.
Keep the moment.

A quiet cabin for two.
Space to be together.

Close interior view of a man in a kurta whispering to his smiling partner, both seated and belted in Pod 1
Two forward-facing seats.01 / Together
A man in a blue linen shirt enjoys coffee while seated and belted inside Pod 1
A moment to yourself.02 / Everyday

Under-seat storage.

A lockable cabinet beneath the seats.
Room for a carry-on suitcase.

Close-up of Pod 1’s under-seat secure cabinet holding a carry-on suitcase

Pack for the day.

Fits one bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm.
Close it. Lock it. Keep it with you.

A mother stands beside Pod 1 and bends to place her tiffin in the open under-seat cabinet

A little piece of home.

Your tiffin. Your daily essentials.
One secure place within reach.

Engineering in progress.

Pod 1 combines a compact electric platform with our work on GPU compute, camera perception and sensor fusion.

Next: hardware integration, controlled trials and independent evaluation.

Explore the development roadmap IN DEVELOPMENT / Q1 2028 READINESS TARGET
AI engineering concept visual of the proposed Pod 1 chassis in an illustrative workshop
AI-generated engineering concept. Illustrative workshop and chassis; not a documented prototype or ArcEight facility.

Rethinking the car.
India comes first.

We build for the roads we have.
Wide roads. Tiny gullies. Every day.

Meet the idea behind ArcEight

Work on Pod 1 with us.

OEM integration, research, pilot sites and development funding.

What stage is Pod 1 at?

Pod 1 is a concept-stage electric vehicle programme. Its autonomous driving features, performance and road approvals require development and validation. The images show the intended design.

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What does ₹9,999 reserve?

₹9,999 reserves your place in the Pod 1 pre-order queue. The vehicle is a separate purchase. Read the reservation terms.

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Can I cancel my pre-order?

Yes. Cancel within six months of payment for a full refund to your original payment method. Bank or card-issuer fees are excluded. See the refund terms.

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When does Pod 1 launch?

Q1 2028 is our readiness target, subject to development, validation and applicable approvals. Individual delivery dates will be confirmed separately.

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What is the vehicle price?

Our target price starts at ₹4,99,000 on-road. Final city pricing will be confirmed before purchase.

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What is the range and charging time?

Battery capacity, driving range and charging specifications have not been announced. We will publish them after engineering validation. Read about EV range and charging.

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What do early members receive?

Each paid pre-order includes a Founders Tee. Early members also receive lifetime discounts on future products and upgrades, with terms shared before those purchases. See member benefits.

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Pod 1 Maharaja cabin with two forward-facing seats, rust patterned upholstery and mahogany trim

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Pod 1 Maharaja cabin with two forward-facing seats, rust patterned upholstery and mahogany trim
Pod 1 / Your interiorMaharaja

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Make the cabin your own.

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Both finishes have the same reservation price.

Pod 1 from ₹4,99,000 on-roadTwo seats. Two finishes. Your choice.
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