A man from Bihar has created a low-cost electric jeep that has impressed people in his village and nearby areas. Locals in Purnia have started calling the vehicle the “Desi Tesla” because it runs on electricity and is affordable. The five-seater electric jeep was built in just 18 days, costs only Rs 1 lakh, and can travel up to 100 kilometres on a single charge.

The man behind this invention is Murshid Alam, who runs a small vehicle repair shop. He is not a trained engineer and does not run a startup. Instead, he learned his skills by working hands-on with machines and repairing vehicles in his garage. While working, Murshid noticed a common problem faced by farmers and small business owners in rural areas.

He observed that diesel and petrol vehicles are expensive to buy and maintain. Fuel prices are high, and repairs can cost a lot of money. At the same time, most electric vehicles available in the market are too costly for villagers. This gap pushed Murshid to come up with his own solution, an electric jeep designed specially for village use.

The jeep has four wheels with tubeless tyres, a speedometer, power steering, and a charging port. One of its most useful features is the option to attach a trolley at the back. This allows farmers to carry crops, fertilisers, tools, and other goods easily. Because of this, the vehicle can be used both for daily travel and farming work.

The electric jeep takes around five hours to charge fully. Once charged, it can run for nearly 100 kilometres, which is enough for most village travel needs. The low running cost makes it a practical choice for rural users.

Murshid’s innovation comes at a time when India is slowly shifting from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles. Experts say that electric power can be especially useful in farming, where machines can be divided into four types, stationary equipment, light utility vehicles, aerial systems, and heavy machinery. Stationary and light vehicles are easier to convert to electric because they require less power and are used for shorter distances.

Murshid’s work is not the only inspiring example. Earlier, a 17-year-old girl named Spurthi from Telangana built an electric vehicle using scrap iron and waste materials. Her vehicle cost just Rs 40,000 and could travel 40–50 kilometres on a single charge. She completed the project on her own in two months. These innovations show how local creativity and simple ideas can help solve real problems, especially in rural India.