JBM Electric Vehicles to Supply 500 Electric Buses to Drivn
JBM Electric Vehicles will supply 500 electric buses to Drivn, an electric commercial vehicle leasing platform. The deployment is planned over the next year, focusing on luxury intercity coaches. The partnership aims to facilitate e-mobility adoption through integrated leasing and financing solutions.
The supply of 500 electric buses represents a substantial order and strategic partnership, likely to have a noticeable impact on the company's business and market position in the electric mobility sector.
The announcement details a significant partnership for supplying electric buses, indicating business growth and a commitment to sustainable transportation, which is positive for the company.
JBM Electric Vehicles (P) Ltd., a subsidiary of JBM Auto Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Drivn, an electric commercial vehicle leasing platform. Under this agreement, JBM EV will supply 500 ultra-modern electric luxury buses to Drivn. This collaboration aims to make electric vehicle adoption more accessible through integrated, long-term vehicle leasing and financing solutions.
The deployment of these 500 e-buses is planned in phases over the next year, initially focusing on luxury intercity coaches. The offering includes long-term vehicle financing, maintenance, and charging infrastructure. Both companies will also explore opportunities in school transportation, employee mobility, and airport transit services.
Nishant Arya, Chairman of JBM Electric Vehicles, highlighted the growth in e-bus registrations in India and stated that this partnership addresses capital barriers for fleet operators, promoting a scalable and financially viable transition to e-mobility. Alpna Jain, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer of Drivn, emphasized the creation of an ecosystem that makes commercial fleet electrification seamless and financially viable.
JBM Electric Vehicles, which has already deployed over 3500 e-buses globally and aims to reach over 5000 in the next year, sees this as a testament to the growing momentum of electric vehicle adoption in India. Drivn focuses on building the financial backbone for commercial electric mobility in India by acquiring, owning, and leasing electric buses and trucks.
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