EKA Mobility unveiled its new EKA 9M Electric School Bus at Prawaas 5.0 in Gandhinagar. Developed specifically for school transportation, the EKA 9M Electric School Bus is built on EKA’s lightweight monocoque platform and features a high-strength steel structure, delivering enhanced safety, ride comfort and operational efficiency. The bus accommodates up to 43 passengers plus the driver and complies with AIS 052 standards.
Safety and comfort remain central to the vehicle’s design. The bus is equipped with an Electronic Braking System (EBS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and air suspension, ensuring a stable, comfortable and secure journey for students.
Available with 100 kWh and 200 kWh LFP battery packs, the bus delivers a driving range of up to 180 km on a single charge and supports CCS2 fast charging, enabling a full recharge in under 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Commenting on the launch, Dr. 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.”
At Prawaas 5.0, EKA Mobility is also showcasing the EKA Coach, EKA 12M Low Entry Electric Bus, EKA 3S and EKA 6S, highlighting the company’s end-to-end electric mobility solutions for city transit, institutional transport and last-mile passenger mobility.
