The first 15-minute charging electronic bus or e-bus in the world will soon grace India. Dubbed the Veera Vahana EV, it is a product of a collaboration between Veera Vahana Pvt. Ltd. and Exponent. Veera Vahana Pvt. Ltd., is a homegrown bus manufacturer based in Bengaluru. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about this groundbreaking new Veera Vahana EV in India that charges in just 15 minutes.
Veera Vahana EV: World’s First 15-Min Charging E-Bus
🚨Big announcement today — We’ve partnered with Veera Vahana to launch the world’s fastest charging electric bus that rapid charges in 15 minutes ⚡
Made possible by our 1 megawatt charging tech, 3rd of its kind worldwide (after Tesla & Siemens), is proudly designed, engineered,… pic.twitter.com/Vci7VnfeYY
— Exponent Energy (@ExponentEnergy) August 29, 2024
According to an article which was recently published by CNBC TV 18, the bus measures 13.5 metres in length. The battery it is fitted with is made by Exponent Energy and is 320 kWh. What makes this battery pack groundbreaking is that it charges in just 15 minutes! Yes, you read right.
This means that bus operators will not only save time but also money in operating these buses. And since they’re EVs, they are also better for the environment. If reports are to go by, these buses can actually reduce operational expenses by a whopping 30 per cent!
This is in comparison to traditionally used internal combustion engines or ICE buses. Its cost-saving makes it attractive for fleet operators. Exponent Energy manages each battery through an advanced Battery Management System or BMS.
Test Runs To Begin On The Bengaluru-Hyderabad Route
Today, electric buses are restricted to either intracity or short intercity routes due to limited range & long charging time ⏱
That changes today.
We’re electrifying the Bengaluru-Hyderabad route first. 650 km with two short stops mimicking an ICE-like experience whilst… pic.twitter.com/GZZdryxRRq
— Exponent Energy (@ExponentEnergy) August 29, 2024
The test run for this new technologically equipped bus began on Thursday, August 29, 2024. As part of the test run, the buses are plying on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad route. Once this test run is completed and all the kinks, if any, are fixed, the bus will be ready for commercial use.
The official launch date of the bus for commercial purposes is not known so far. Traditionally, buses make a stop at every 300 kilometres for around 15 minutes. This EV mimics the experience of travelling in traditional buses so that passengers and operators alike can make a seamless transition.
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Cover Image Credits: @ExponentEnergy/X (Formerly, Twitter)
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