Product Launch Details

JBM Electric Vehicles (JBM EV), a subsidiary of JBM Auto Limited, launched its new all-electric city bus - ECOLIFE e12 at the Singapore Urban Mobility Week (SUMW) 2026 on November 4, 2026. The launch was conducted by Dr. Shilpak Ambule, High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Singapore, in the presence of Mr. Nishant Arya, Chairman of JBM Electric Vehicles.

Product Specifications and Features

The ECOLIFE e12 electric city bus features:

  • Light weight monocoque full aluminium body structure
  • Intelligent Transport System compliant with all Singapore regulations
  • Advanced telematics providing 24x7 access to vehicle's state of health
  • Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) technology
  • Forward vehicle collision warning systems (FVCWS)
  • Lane Departure Warning System
  • Pedestrian and cyclist collision warning (MOIS)
  • Blind spot detection
  • Cyberattack protection systems
  • Driver drowsiness and attention warning systems
  • Advanced driver distraction warning
  • Fire detection & suppression system (FDSS)
  • 360 degrees camera system

Management Commentary

Mr. Nishant Arya, Chairman of JBM Electric Vehicles, stated: "Our mission is to decarbonize public transport by creating new and sustainable global benchmarks. At JBM EV, we believe that the future of green mobility lies in creating vehicles that seamlessly blend innovation, sustainability and user-centric design. Our electric mobility solutions are not just about reducing carbon footprints, they are about elevating the quality of life for individuals and communities by making transportation smarter, safer, and more accessible."

He further added: "We believe in the power of partnerships and collaboration to continuously improve, listening to the needs of our customers to develop solutions to address their pain points. We constantly evolve to provide new ideas and solutions in the e-mobility world. We invest to better support our customers by thinking global and acting local in meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow."

Strategic Expansion

JBM EV has established its APAC headquarters in Singapore as a strategic move to strengthen regional operations. This hub will serve as the central base for:

  • Marketing & sales operations
  • Aftersales services
  • Regional operations management
  • Partnership development across the APAC region

Business Scale and Capabilities

JBM Electric Vehicles reported:

  • Robust orderbook of 10,000 electric buses for global deployment over the next 2 years
  • One of the world's largest dedicated integrated electric bus manufacturing facilities located in India
  • Annual production capacity of 20,000 electric buses
  • Over 4,000+ electric buses currently operational across various geographies
  • 500+ million e-kms clocked by JBM electric buses
  • Over 1.5 billion passengers transported
  • 650+ billion kgs of CO2 emissions saved to date

Company Background

JBM Electric Vehicles (P) Ltd. is part of the $4.0 billion Indian conglomerate, JBM Group. The company specializes in manufacturing zero emission electric buses and offers an extensive portfolio including city, intercity, luxury coach, staff, school, tarmac and special purpose vehicles.

EV Ecosystem - JBM E-Verse

The company has developed a disruptive EV Ecosystem encompassing:

  • In-house fast charging infrastructure capabilities
  • Efficient Lithium-ion batteries
  • Energy storage systems
  • Power infrastructure
  • Network ensuring zero downtime

This end-to-end e-mobility solution is designed in India for global markets, demonstrating the company's commitment to comprehensive electric mobility solutions.