EaseMyTrip's EMTev rolls out electric buses in Bhopal, targets 5,000 units annually in 5 year
New Delhi [India], October 6: EaseMyTrip's electric mobility arm Easy Green Mobility (EMTev) has commenced the rollout of electric buses in Bhopal and is working towards building capacity to manufacture 5,000 electric buses annually within the next five years, as part of its Vision 2030 roadmap.
The Bhopal rollout marks a step in EMTev's electric bus manufacturing and operating business as the company looks to build an integrated mobility ecosystem covering vehicle manufacturing, fleet operations, service support and progressive localisation of components, according to a company release.
EMTev said its immediate focus is on fulfilling committed electric bus deliveries while strengthening the operational and service infrastructure needed for future scale. Its 12-metre and 13.5-metre electric bus models have received type approval.
The company's initial portfolio includes a 12-metre electric seater coach with a seating capacity of 45+D. It has an LFP battery with 423.9 kWh of total energy, a stated range of up to 350 km and a top speed of up to 100 km per hour.
The bus also features liquid-cooled battery technology and supports fast charging through a dual-gun configuration. Safety features include electronic braking and stability systems, while camera-based monitoring and a centralised control tower are being used to monitor vehicle and battery data.
