India’s 1st 100% Made In India Electric Bus Launched: EKA E9 Will Trigger New E-Mobility Wave!

The first ever indigenously developed electric bus of India has been showcased! The electric bus was first introduced to Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India.

The bus has been named the “EKA E9,” and is the first Made-In-India electric bus.

Read on to find out all the details about EKA E9!

First Ever Indigenously Developed Electric Bus of India: EKA E9 

The EKA E9 was showcased to the minister during a meeting with  EKA and Pinnacle Industries Ltd. by the latter’s Chairman Sudhir Mehta. He pitched the car as “clean, efficient, and [a] profitable public transport”, especially for markets like India as they are beginning to adopt cleaner energy and electric vehicles.

As per reports, the bus produces zero emissions.

The EKA E9 is the company’s first electric-battery bus. Also, it comes with a monocoque stainless steel chassis and has a complete composite structure. 

As per reports, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the EKA E9 is considerably lower as compared to that of the current generation of buses that are powered by combustion engines (ICE). 

The bus also has both front and rear air suspension and is powered by an electric motor which delivers maximum energy of 200 KW. Other specifications include a 2500 Nm torque and a “regenerative braking system.”

The floor of the bus is at a height of 650 mm, which is quite low and is therefore easily accessible to all those who will use it, including those with disabilities and the aged. There will also be a wheelchair ramp to help people with disabilities.

The capacity of the bus is quite impressive, it can carry 31 passengers in one go. 

BEST To Run Fully Digital Buses In Mumbai

We had recently reported that Mumbai city will be the first in India that will be fully digital, right from boarding the bus to booking the ticket. 

BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) has announced this through a tweet. The transport service has also shared a video on social media, which showed the demo of a digital bus. 

The tweet by BEST bus transport service said, “BEST to introduce Tap in Tap out facility for Mumbaikars first time in any bus transport in India very soon. Get ready for a 100 per cent digital experience using Chalo mobile app and Best chalo smart card.”

The digital buses will come with a “Tap in and Tap out’ facility.