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Proof of Usefulness Report

Konwert India Motors

Analysis completed on 3/21/2026

+108
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Konwert India Motors presents a strong problem-solution fit by retrofitting ICE 3-wheelers to EVs, directly addressing air quality and affordability in India. However, the submission severely lacks verifiable metrics, relying instead on vague and exaggerated claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product'). As a result, evidence of traction and audience reach receive heavy penalties, placing the project in the minimal traction category despite a relevant market offering.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.5
Technical Innovation+25.0
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+25.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+135
Usefulness Multiplierx0.8
Final Score+108

Project Details

Description
Konwert India Motors was incorporated in 2019, for the sole purpose of accelerating EV adoption in India. It is clear that EVs are the solution to our concerning air quality levels, yet the premium price of an EV is a hurdle for large scale adoption. We uniquely focus on developing and retrofitting ICE 3W to battle deteriorating air quality through a techno-economic model that allows auto drivers to purchase the product. To make E-autos more affordable, we engineered powertrain solutions that can be retrofitted to existing vehicles. By converting existing ICE autos we reduce the upfront cost of the auto driver, keep the environment carbon negative, reduce scrapping and accelerate the adoption of EVs. Our business model is called EVwB, where we sell the drivetrain components and lease the battery over 5 years. To be able to sustain this and increase battery life, we deploy machine learning to increase longevity by gauging the battery performance against the effects of a multitude of ambient factors and by prescribing parameter optimisation for better performance and life. We are strategically approaching the aspect of building the ecosystem too by developing market-specific charging solutions that complement the customer behaviour and usage of the vehicle. To aid owners to adopt this solution we provide a SaaS monitoring system to account for income, lease collection, vehicle tracking, performance tracking, servicing and reporting.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline