Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (PVPL) is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Piaggio Group. The Company commenced operations in India in 1999 with the launch of the three-wheeler brand Apé, which was an immediate success and has grown from strength to strength over the years. PVPL created the market, grew it, and has sustained a dominant position in the Diesel and Alternate fuel 3-wheeler segments. Piaggio is a leading player in the light transportation industry with a complete range of three-wheelers in Diesel, Petrol, CNG, and LPG fuel variants & has also pioneered the Electric vehicle market. The Company’s products are not only endorsed by over 3 million satisfied customers across India but also exported to more than 50 countries worldwide. Piaggio has a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Baramati in Maharashtra, with an installed annual production capacity of over 3,30,000 commercial vehicles & 1,80,000 two-wheelers. It is also self-reliant in some of the engine categories with its advanced engine plant with a capacity of 2,35,000 engines. Piaggio has an over 4000-strong workforce comprising experienced engineers, R&D specialists, plant workers, sales, service and marketing professionals.
On the road since 1884! What today is one of the leading motor vehicle manufacturers in the world, Piaggio & C. SpA was founded in 1884. Currently, Piaggio is the market leader in Europe and has since expanded its services to over 50 countries with a proficient presence in the Asian markets. The vehicle range includes scooters, mopeds and motorcycles starting from 50 to 1,200cc under the Piaggio, Vespa, Gilera, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Derbi and Scarabeo brands. The 3 and 4-wheeled light transportation vehicles are marketed under the Ape, Porter and Quargo brands.
Apé: The pioneer of 3-wheeler goods transportation in India, Apé leads the league today. By revolutionizing the L5 category of the 3-wheeler cargo segment in the country, Apé today, is setting global standards in multiple arenas of service. PVPL incepted its Indian operations with the launch of Apé in 1999. Equipped and engineered for higher fuel efficiency, rugged performance and outstanding load carrying capability, Apé was an instant success. It become the most trusted business partner of commercial vehicle entrepreneurs in the country. It continues to lead the market and pave the way for breakthrough products in the industry with a fuel agnostic strategy.
Apé Electrik: The country’s first 3W EV, the Apé Electrik has been revolutionizing the EV sector since 2019. Commercial and passenger vehicles are some of the most advanced electric vehicles in the country and among the market leaders. Known for its long-range, high load-carrying capacity and lowest total cost of ownership (TCO), the Apé Electrik is truly the best 3W EV available in the market.
Vespa: Born in 1946, Vespa (which means “wasp” in Italian) is much more than a mobility brand; it symbolises art, design, technology, and fun. It is an icon of style: its uniqueness makes it one of the most admired and desired brands. Vespa has always been an amplifier of experiences, emotions, passions, life pleasure lived in a spontaneous, irreverent and contemporary way. It’s made by people who think different, curious, who stand out and recognize each other. A scooter royalty of the world, Vespa defines the luxury scooter market in India.
Aprilia: Aprilia was born into racing and is the real sporty flagship brand for Piaggio Group. With 294 Grand Prix races won in Road Racing World Championship, Aprilia holds the record for the most wins of any European manufacturer in the history of maximum motorcycle competition. These are joined by an impressive 54 world titles: 38 in Road Racing World Championship (20 in 125 and 18 in 250), 7 in Superbike (Rider and Manufacturer double win in 2010, 2012 and 2014, manufacturers in 2013) and 9 in Off Road disciplines (7 in Supermoto and 2 in Trial). In India, Aprilia marks its presence of performance luxury through the scooters - Aprilia SR and Aprilia SXR as well as the sports bike, Aprilia RS 457.