Canonical: https://arceight.co/pod-one Reviewed: 2026-10-11 Publisher: ArcEight (https://arceight.co/about) # Meet 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 ↗](https://arceight.co/technology) ![AI concept visual of silver ArcEight Pod 1 on a tree-lined Bengaluru street](https://arceight.co/assets/pod1-editorial-20261003/street-1536.webp) ![Inside Pod 1: two ivory seats, two seatbelts, warm cabin light and a lockable drawer beneath the seats](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790681760/arceight/pod1-views/cabin-inside-20260929.png) ![AI concept visual of a belted passenger resting inside Pod 1 on an Indian street at dusk](https://arceight.co/assets/pod1-editorial-20261003/passenger-1536.webp) ![Passenger view through Pod 1’s windshield with a small central touchscreen and clear knee space](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790681760/arceight/pod1-views/dashboard-wide-20260929.png) ![Rear three-quarter view of the same silver Pod 1, with a slim red light and compact body](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790694692/arceight/pod1-geometry/rear-quarter-20260929.png) 01 / 05Designed around India. AI-generated design visuals · Pod 1 is in development. 01 ## 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](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790694332/arceight/pod1-geometry/maharaja-20260929.png) 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 ↗](https://arceight.co/#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](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790694591/arceight/pod1-geometry/side-profile-20260929.png) Closed. Ready to go.01 / Closed ![Pod 1 side door slid rearward on its guides, with the forward-facing seat seen in profile](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790694332/arceight/pod1-geometry/side-open-20260929.png) 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](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790681760/arceight/pod1-views/cabin-inside-20260929.png) ### 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](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790681766/arceight/pod1-views/dashboard-detail-20260929.png) ### Just the essentials. Route, arrival time and battery. Cabin temperature. One Stop control. Modern interior shown. Also available in Maharaja. [Choose your interior ↗](https://arceight.co/pod-one#product) ## 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](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790681763/arceight/pod1-views/couple-inside-20260929.png) Two forward-facing seats.01 / Together ![A man in a blue linen shirt enjoys coffee while seated and belted inside Pod 1](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790681766/arceight/pod1-views/coffee-inside-20260929.png) 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](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790694335/arceight/pod1-geometry/cabinet-20260929.png) ### 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](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790694591/arceight/pod1-geometry/mother-tiffin-20260929.png) ### 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 ↗](https://arceight.co/#roadmap)IN DEVELOPMENT / Q1 2028 READINESS TARGET ![AI engineering concept visual of the proposed Pod 1 chassis in an illustrative workshop](https://arceight.co/assets/pod1-editorial-20261003/workshop-1536.webp) 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 ↗](https://arceight.co/about) ## Work on Pod 1 with us. OEM integration, research, pilot sites and development funding. [Explore partnerships ↗](https://arceight.co/partners)[Press facts & image library ↗](https://arceight.co/press) ## Before you pre-order. Reviewed 11 October 2026 ### 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. ### 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](https://arceight.co/terms#reservation). ### 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](https://arceight.co/terms#cancellation). ### 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. ### What is the vehicle price? Our target price starts at ₹4,99,000 on-road. Final city pricing will be confirmed before purchase. ### 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](https://arceight.co/learn/electric-vehicles-india). ### 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](https://arceight.co/terms#member-benefits). ## Pre-order Pod 1. Choose your interior. Reserve your place for ₹9,999. Cancel within six months for a full refund. [Read pre-order terms](https://arceight.co/terms) ![Pod 1 Maharaja cabin with two forward-facing seats, rust patterned upholstery and mahogany trim](https://res.cloudinary.com/dti7egpsg/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536/v1790694332/arceight/pod1-geometry/maharaja-20260929.png) ## From the Journal. Research notes. [01 / Design Two seats. One purpose. ↗](https://arceight.co/journal/four-wheels-eight-points)[02 / Space The urban footprint. ↗](https://arceight.co/journal/the-urban-footprint)[03 / Safety Time is distance. ↗](https://arceight.co/journal/time-is-distance)[04 / Play the Traffic Lab Your commute, reimagined. ↗](https://arceight.co/journal/bengaluru-traffic-lab)