GreenCell Mobility To Deploy Over 1,200 Electric Buses Across Madhya Pradesh And Andhra Pradesh Under PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme

GreenCell Mobility has received a Letter of Award to supply and operate more than 1,200 electric buses across Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh under the PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme. The deployment is part of a larger initiative to introduce 10,000 electric buses across India.

GreenCell Mobility To Deploy Over 1,200 Electric Buses Across Madhya Pradesh And Andhra Pradesh Under PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme

GreenCell Mobility announced that it has secured a major contract under the Government of India’s PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme. The company received the Letter of Award from Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to deploy a total of 1,222 electric buses across two states.

Breakdown of Deployment

  • Madhya Pradesh: 472 electric buses will be supplied in partnership with VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV). These will operate in six cities across the state.
  • Andhra Pradesh: 750 electric buses will be deployed in 11 cities in partnership with Pinnacle Mobility Solutions, known as EKA Mobility.
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Government’s Nationwide E-Bus Plan

The PM E-Bus Sewa Scheme aims to introduce 10,000 electric buses across India. In FY 2024–25, CESL issued tenders for 4,588 buses under this scheme. GreenCell’s award forms a significant part of this effort.
Devndra Chawla, MD & CEO, GreenCell Mobility, said, "GreenCell Mobility is honored to collaborate with the Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to support the state’s transition to sustainable public transport. These projects are a major milestone in our mission to transform mass mobility through zero-emission electric buses. Backed by strategic partnerships with leading OEMs and a robust financing model, we are committed to making clean, efficient public transportation accessible throughout India's growing cities- while delivering a safe, reliable and superior guest experience."

Electric Bus Features and Infrastructure

According to GreenCell Mobility, the buses offers a driving range of over 250 kilometers per charge. They will be supported by necessary charging infrastructure being set up to enable daily operations. Existing operations by the company already include 900 buses in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Urban Transport Expansion

The new order will expand GreenCell Mobility’s footprint in southern and central India. The buses are intended to support public transport needs while reducing emissions as part of India’s push for cleaner mobility solutions.
Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles, shared, “We are delighted to take the next step with GreenCell Mobility by introducing Eicher electric buses in their operations under the PM E-Bus Seva Scheme. These buses are built on reliable technology and have already clocked 1.4 crore kms across India. It is a matter of pride for us that these buses will operate in the state of Madhya Pradesh which has been home to Eicher Trucks and Buses for over four decades. We thank the Government of Madhya Pradesh and GreenCell Mobility for partnering with us to introduce eco-friendly public transportation.”

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