Product Details

  • Product Name: Urbanova KE9
  • Launch Date: August 02, 2026 (Sunday)
  • Product Category: Commercial electric bus
  • Market Focus: Domestic market (India)
  • Product Specifications: 9-meter length (8,985 mm), width 2,532 mm, height 3,189 mm, seating capacity for 31 passengers, floor height of 900 mm
  • Performance: Certified operating range over 150 km under fully loaded conditions, top speed up to 80 km/h
  • Safety Features: Electro-hydraulic power steering, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), regenerative braking, disc brakes
  • Certification: CMVR Type Approval Certification from Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC)

Strategic Initiatives

  • Manufacturing Investment: ₹300 crore commitment through MoU with Government of Telangana (signed December 2025) for expansion of existing 20-acre facility at Jadcherla and establishment of greenfield facility at Telangana EV Mobility Valley
  • Employment Impact: Expected to create over 2,000 direct jobs over next three years
  • Technology Partnerships:
  • Strategic partnership with TRON Energy Technology (Taiwanese electric bus manufacturer) for advanced battery systems, liquid-cooled battery technology, BMS, connected vehicle technologies, powertrain technologies, and chassis engineering
  • Collaboration with ROQIT to develop KETO Connected digital operations platform for fleet management
  • Digital Platform: KETO Connected provides real-time vehicle health monitoring, battery analytics, remote diagnostics, operational visibility, and predictive maintenance capabilities

Company Background

  • Founded in 2018, ISO 9001:2015 certified company
  • Headquarters: Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Manufacturing facility in Jadcherla
  • Completed reverse merger with Taaza International Limited to become publicly listed entity
  • Founding team has experience in India's early electric bus industry

Business Impact

  • Strengthens company's product portfolio in electric commercial vehicle segment
  • Supports long-term growth strategy by expanding presence in electric commercial vehicles
  • Addresses requirements of public transport authorities, fleet operators, and institutional customers
  • Establishes Telangana as primary manufacturing hub for future capacity expansion

Additional Information

  • Press conference may follow launch event to provide additional information
  • Disclosure made in compliance with SEBI Master Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/1/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026
  • Information available on company website