India pilots luxury electric buses with rapid charging
India is rolling out luxury electric busses from Tata Motors and EKA Mobility that can recharge in as little as 20-120 seconds, thanks to flash charging tech.
These 18-meter giants are built for long trips like Delhi-Jaipur and Bangalore-Chennai, cruising at up to 120km/h.
Charging stations will pop up every 20-40km along these routes
To keep things moving, charging stations will pop up every 20-40km along these routes.
Each stop gives the bus about 40km more range using a high-speed overhead pantograph system with advanced lithium-ion batteries.
Busses fit up to 135 passengers in air-conditioned cabins
EKA's busses aren't just fast—they're roomy too, fitting up to 135 passengers in air-conditioned cabins.
Government subsidies of ₹20-35 lakh per bus help make them more affordable under the PM E-Drive program.
Flash charging setup means less waiting around and smoother travel
This flash charging setup means less waiting around and smoother intercity travel—plus it's a big step toward cleaner highways and greener travel across India.