JBM Auto Arm Start Electric Bus In Europe, Partners With KazenMaier For Germany

JBM Auto Ltd. on Monday said its unit, JBM Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., has launched its all-electric city bus, ECOLIFE, at the Union Internationale des Transports Publics Summit 2025 in Hamburg, Germany—marking the company’s entry into the European market.

The firm said in an exchange filing that it aims to offer a full suite of e-mobility solutions across the EU region. As part of its expansion strategy, JBM Electric Vehicles has tied up with German leasing firm KazenMaier to deploy over 100 electric buses in Germany. The partnership will focus on delivering high-tech, sustainable transport backed by a complete electric mobility ecosystem.

The new city bus boasts a range of up to 400 kilometres on a single charge, with best-in-class power consumption per kilometre. It features modular battery packs to match route demands, ultra-fast charging capabilities for improved operational efficiency, and high-efficiency lithium-ion batteries equipped with thermal management systems, JBM said.