EKA Mobility Launches 9-Metre Electric School Bus at Prawaas 5.0

The EKA 9M Electric School Bus features a high-strength steel structure and complies with AIS 052 standards for school buses. It has a seating capacity of up to 43 passengers along with the driver.

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In terms of safety, the electric school bus is equipped with an Electronic Braking System (EBS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and air suspension. According to the company, these systems are aimed at improving braking performance, vehicle stability and ride comfort during daily school operations.

Powering the bus are 100 kWh and 200 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack options. EKA Mobility claims the bus can deliver a range of up to 180 km on a single charge. It also supports CCS2 fast charging, with the company stating that a full recharge takes less than one hour and 45 minutes.

The launch marks EKA Mobility's entry into the electric school bus segment, further expanding its passenger mobility portfolio. At Prawaas 5.0, the company also showcased the EKA Coach, EKA 12M Low Entry Electric Bus, EKA 3S and EKA 6S, which cater to city transport, institutional mobility and last-mile passenger movement.

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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.”