{"id":3299,"date":"2026-03-24T11:38:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T06:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/?p=3299"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T06:08:39","slug":"hyderabad-gets-915-electric-buses-from-eka-mobility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/hyderabad-gets-915-electric-buses-from-eka-mobility\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyderabad Gets 915 Electric Buses from EKA Mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India&#8217;s switch to electric public transportation is moving faster and faster. EKA Mobility and GreenCell Mobility have been given a Letter of Award to put 915 electric buses on the road in Hyderabad. The project is part of the Government of India&#8217;s PM E-DRIVE program, which aims to make electric transportation more common in big cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deployment includes 100 9-meter electric buses and 815 12-meter standard floor non-AC buses, all of which are meant for use in cities. These buses will help Hyderabad&#8217;s public transportation system while also lowering emissions and making operations more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This order helps EKA Mobility&#8217;s growing presence in India&#8217;s electric bus market and supports the move toward more environmentally friendly ways to get around cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Order for EKA Mobility Electric Bus in Hyderabad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Letter of Award is for 915 electric buses that will be used in Hyderabad as part of the PM E-DRIVE program. GreenCell Mobility will work with us to carry out the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hyderabad will get 915 electric buses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EKA Mobility and GreenCell Mobility are working together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of the PM E DRIVE program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put into action through CESL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Made for running city buses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on transportation that doesn&#8217;t pollute the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This big deployment is one of the biggest orders for electric buses under the national electrification program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bus Setup and Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The order includes two kinds of electric buses that are meant to be used for city transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electric buses that are 9 meters long<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100 pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brought out in 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compact design for city routes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good for narrow roads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City operations that are very efficient<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These buses are great for feeder routes and city corridors with medium capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Standard Electric Buses with 12-Meter Floors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>815 pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configuration without AC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Made for routes with a lot of traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Made to work best with public transportation networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works well for day-to-day tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 12-meter buses will be the main part of Hyderabad&#8217;s electric public transportation system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Helping the Clean Mobility Vision for Hyderabad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 900 electric buses will be put into service in Hyderabad, which is expected to change the city&#8217;s public transportation system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hyderabad&#8217;s benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Less pollution in cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less carbon dioxide released<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More comfortable for passengers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less expensive to run<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less noisy public transportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade to a modern fleet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Electric buses will take the place of regular diesel buses. This will save money on fuel and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project fits with Hyderabad&#8217;s long-term goals for sustainable transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>As part of the PM E DRIVE Initiative<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The PM E-DRIVE program from the Government of India supports the project. Its goal is to speed up the use of electric vehicles across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goals of PM E DRIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage the use of electric vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less pollution in cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make EV manufacturing in the US stronger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help make public transportation electric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut down on your reliance on fossil fuels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) runs the program and is in charge of buying electric buses in large numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Market for Electric Buses in India is Growing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The market for electric buses in India is growing quickly. According to data from the industry:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Last year, the electric bus market reached 4,441 units.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19 percent growth every year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing the use of electric vehicles in state transportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cities are asking for more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support from government policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The next phase of growth is being driven by large city deployments like Hyderabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EKA Mobility is Adding More Electric Buses to Its Fleet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This order from Hyderabad adds to EKA Mobility&#8217;s growing fleet of electric buses in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The company has already received allocations for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The PM E Bus Seva program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deployment of electric buses in Rajasthan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric buses in Andhra Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program for electric buses in Odisha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric buses in Puducherry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meghalaya electric mobility project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This growing footprint makes EKA Mobility&#8217;s presence in the electric bus market even stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recent Delivery in Puducherry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, EKA Mobility and GreenCell Mobility brought 75 electric buses to Puducherry. This deployment shows that the company can carry out its plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Puducherry deployment has some important benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public transportation that is clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lowered emissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More comfortable for passengers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliable city transportation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hyderabad project is based on this successful rollout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comfort and Technology for Passengers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The new electric buses are meant to make city operations and the experience of passengers better<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No-emissions operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acceleration that is smooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not too much noise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More comfort while riding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interiors of today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using energy wisely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These features make the overall experience of commuting better while having less of an effect on the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Statement of Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rohit Srivastava, the business head and chief growth officer at EKA Mobility, says that the order strengthens faith in the company&#8217;s<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The skills of technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strength in manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to carry out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vision for electric mobility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>He stressed that EKA Mobility is dedicated to helping Hyderabad move toward cleaner urban transportation in line with the national PM E-DRIVE mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What GreenCell Mobility Does<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GreenCell Mobility is a key player in the use of electric buses in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The partnership with EKA Mobility is all about the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operations of the fleet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management of deployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure for charging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking care of the bus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This partnership makes sure that big EV bus projects are carried out quickly and well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Effect of Electric Buses on the Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electric buses are good for the environment in many ways.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main Effect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No emissions from the tailpipe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less carbon footprint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less pollution in cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less noise pollution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better air quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Big deployments, like 915 buses, can cut down on diesel use by a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government Push for Electric Public Transport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>T<strong>he Indian government keeps pushing for electric buses by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The PM E DRIVE plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The PM E Bus Seva program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policies for electric vehicles in each state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric cars for city travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CESL buying programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These programs are speeding up the use of electric buses in cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Will Happen to Electric Buses in India?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the next few years, electric buses are likely to dominate city transportation due to their lower operating costs and government incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Less expensive to run<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incentives from the government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaner ways to get around<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better battery technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth of charging infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step in large-scale electrification is the deployment in Hyderabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Competitive Electric Bus Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the biggest electric bus makers in India are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EKA Mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tata Motors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JBM Auto Switch Mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PMI Electro Mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olectra Greentech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These businesses are making more electric buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>EKA Mobility&#8217;s order for 915 electric buses in Hyderabad, which it is working on with GreenCell Mobility, is a big step toward making public transportation in India more environmentally friendly. The PM E-DRIVE project will make it much easier to get around in cities while also cutting down on pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deployment will strengthen Hyderabad&#8217;s transportation network and help the city reach its goal of zero-emission transportation. It will include both 9-meter and 12-meter electric buses. The order also shows that EKA Mobility is becoming more important in India&#8217;s electric bus market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As more and more people switch to electric buses across the country, projects like this will be very important for changing public transportation and making it better for the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1.How many electric buses will EKA Mobility send to Hyderabad?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans.<\/strong>EKA Mobility will send 915 electric buses to Hyderabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2.Who worked with EKA Mobility on this project?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans.<\/strong>EKA Mobility and GreenCell Mobility are working together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3.What is the PM E-DRIVE project?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans.<\/strong>The Government of India runs a program to speed up the use of electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4.What kinds of buses are in the order?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans.<\/strong>100 buses that are 9 meters long and 815 buses that are 12 meters long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5.Who is in charge of the project?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans.<\/strong>CESL is in charge of carrying out the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6.Did EKA Mobility send out buses earlier?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans.<\/strong>Yes, the company sent 75 electric buses to Puducherry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7.What are the advantages of electric buses?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans.<\/strong>They cut down on emissions, make the air cleaner, and lower costs of running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q8.How big is the market for electric buses in India?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans.<\/strong>Last year, the Indian electric bus market grew by 19% to 4,441 units.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India&#8217;s switch to electric public transportation is moving faster and faster. 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