Quick Takeaways
- Electric buses in Bengaluru gain momentum with a large PM E-Drive allocation.
- The deployment strengthens public transport electrification under national clean mobility goals.
Electric buses in Bengaluru are set for a major scale-up after EKA Mobility and Chartered Speed Limited received confirmation to deploy 1,750 electric buses under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive Scheme. The companies announced the approval on Tuesday, marking a significant step in the city’s transition to cleaner public transport.
The approved allocation accounts for nearly 39 percent of Bengaluru’s planned induction of 4,500 electric buses under the scheme. This positions the project among the largest single commitments supporting the city’s long-term public transport electrification roadmap.
Electric Buses in Bengaluru Aligned With State and National Goals
Bengaluru has been steadily expanding its electric bus network through the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation as part of Karnataka’s clean mobility strategy. The effort also aligns with the central government’s broader decarbonization initiatives aimed at reducing urban transport emissions.
The current deployment will combine Chartered Speed’s operational expertise in passenger mobility with EKA Mobility’s electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities. Chartered Speed operates a fleet of more than 2,000 buses and serves over 350,000 passengers daily across six states.
Operational Scale and Fleet Transition Strategy
Rohit Srivastava, Business Head and Chief Growth Officer at EKA Mobility, stated that the initiative supports India’s electric mobility objectives and urban transport transformation. He emphasized the focus on creating sustainable solutions for daily commuters.
Sanyam Gandhi, Whole-Time Director at Chartered Speed Limited, noted that the company aims to convert approximately 25 percent of its fleet to electric by fiscal year 2027. He highlighted the company’s infrastructure investments to support electric operations.
Chartered Speed has also implemented multiple safety and operational measures for electric vehicle deployment, including:
Expanding Electric Mobility Footprint
Earlier in 2025, Chartered Speed was awarded deployment of more than 1,000 electric buses under the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme, further strengthening its electric mobility portfolio. This latest allocation under PM E-Drive builds on that momentum.
EKA Mobility operates as an automotive and technology-focused company delivering commercial electric mobility solutions. Its equity partners include Pinnacle Industries Limited, Mitsui Co. Ltd. of Japan, and VDL Groep of the Netherlands.
Founded in 2010, Chartered Speed Limited provides inter-city and intra-city passenger transportation services, supported by technology integrations such as GPS tracking and CCTV systems, reinforcing reliability as electric buses in Bengaluru move toward large-scale deployment.
The approved allocation accounts for nearly 39 percent of Bengaluru’s planned induction of 4,500 electric buses under the scheme. This positions the project among the largest single commitments supporting the city’s long-term public transport electrification roadmap.
Electric Buses in Bengaluru Aligned With State and National Goals
Bengaluru has been steadily expanding its electric bus network through the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation as part of Karnataka’s clean mobility strategy. The effort also aligns with the central government’s broader decarbonization initiatives aimed at reducing urban transport emissions.
The current deployment will combine Chartered Speed’s operational expertise in passenger mobility with EKA Mobility’s electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities. Chartered Speed operates a fleet of more than 2,000 buses and serves over 350,000 passengers daily across six states.
Operational Scale and Fleet Transition Strategy
Rohit Srivastava, Business Head and Chief Growth Officer at EKA Mobility, stated that the initiative supports India’s electric mobility objectives and urban transport transformation. He emphasized the focus on creating sustainable solutions for daily commuters.
Sanyam Gandhi, Whole-Time Director at Chartered Speed Limited, noted that the company aims to convert approximately 25 percent of its fleet to electric by fiscal year 2027. He highlighted the company’s infrastructure investments to support electric operations.
Chartered Speed has also implemented multiple safety and operational measures for electric vehicle deployment, including:
- Preventive maintenance protocols
- Continuous battery health monitoring
- Specialized driver training programs
Expanding Electric Mobility Footprint
Earlier in 2025, Chartered Speed was awarded deployment of more than 1,000 electric buses under the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme, further strengthening its electric mobility portfolio. This latest allocation under PM E-Drive builds on that momentum.
EKA Mobility operates as an automotive and technology-focused company delivering commercial electric mobility solutions. Its equity partners include Pinnacle Industries Limited, Mitsui Co. Ltd. of Japan, and VDL Groep of the Netherlands.
Founded in 2010, Chartered Speed Limited provides inter-city and intra-city passenger transportation services, supported by technology integrations such as GPS tracking and CCTV systems, reinforcing reliability as electric buses in Bengaluru move toward large-scale deployment.
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