Unveils Made-in-India EKA 9M Electric
School Bus at Prawaas 5.0, strengthening its commitment to sustainable and safe
student mobility
Gandhinagar: EKA Mobility, one of India's leading electric
commercial vehicle manufacturers and a Champion OEM under the Government of
India's Auto PLI Scheme, today unveiled the EKA 9M Electric School
Bus at Prawaas 5.0, India's premier bus and passenger mobility exhibition.
Developed specifically
for school transportation, the EKA 9M Electric School Bus is built on EKA's
lightweight monocoque platform and features a high-strength steel structure,
delivering enhanced safety, ride comfort and operational efficiency. The bus accommodates
up to 43 passengers plus the driver and complies with AIS 052 standards.
Safety and comfort remain
central to the vehicle's design. The bus is equipped with an Electronic Braking
System (EBS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and air suspension, ensuring a
stable, comfortable and secure journey for students.
Available with 100 kWh
and 200 kWh LFP battery packs, the bus delivers a driving range of up to 180 km
on a single charge and supports CCS2 fast charging, enabling a full recharge in
under 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Commenting on the launch, Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder &
Chairman, EKA Mobility, said "The launch of our EKA 9M Electric
School Bus reflects EKA Mobility's commitment to developing purpose-built
electric mobility solutions that address the evolving needs of India's
transportation ecosystem. As educational institutions increasingly embrace
sustainable mobility, we are proud to introduce a next-generation school bus
that combines safety, efficiency and innovation. This addition further
strengthens our comprehensive commercial EV portfolio and reinforces our vision
of enabling a cleaner, smarter and self-reliant future for mobility in
India."
At Prawaas 5.0, EKA
Mobility is also showcasing the EKA Coach, EKA 12M Low Entry Electric Bus, EKA
3S and EKA 6S, highlighting the company's end-to-end electric mobility
solutions for city transit, institutional transport and last-mile passenger
mobility.
As one of India's fastest-growing
electric commercial vehicle manufacturers, EKA Mobility continues to accelerate
the country's transition towards sustainable transportation through indigenous
innovation, advanced engineering and a comprehensive portfolio of electric
commercial vehicles. The company remains committed to supporting the Government
of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision while enabling businesses and fleet
operators to adopt cleaner, smarter and more efficient mobility solutions.
Visitors can
experience EKA Mobility's latest innovations at Hall 1, Stall 103, Helipad
Exhibition Centre (HEC), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 9th, 10th
and 11th July 2026.