JBM unveils Ecolife at UITP Summit 2025 and opens European headquarters in Frankfurt

Indian JBM introduced its all‑electric city bus Ecolife at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2025 in Hamburg. The model is designed for urban applications and features a stated range of up to 400 km coupled with ultra‑fast charging compatibility. Compared to the one unveiled at Busworld 2023, the vehicle showcased in Hamburg is said as complying with VDV and European standards.

JBM has partnered with KazenMaier as its preferred German leasing partner.

JBM at UITP Summit 2025

JBM EV is also showcasing JBM E‑Verse, a proprietary platform that includes charging infrastructure, battery technology, energy management, and a support network aimed at enabling zero‑downtime operations.

As part of its activities in the European Union, JBM has established its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The site will handle sales, marketing, aftersales, operations, and partnerships across the region. The European business is led by Daniel Frade, Director Sales, Marketing & After Sales – Europe.

In Germany, JBM EV has signed a partnership with KazenMaier as leasing provider, with plans to deploy over 100 electric buses. The agreement covers vehicle supply and associated infrastructure and services.

JBM EV reports that it has deployed or is executing contracts for over 11,000 electric buses worldwide. The company operates a dedicated electric bus production facility in India, with a manufacturing capacity of 20,000 units per year, described as the largest outside China.

The vehicles on display at UITP 2025 are homologated to European standards and include four model variants, with configurable features and layouts.

The JBM Ecolife bus incorporates a comprehensive suite of safety and driver‑assistance technologies. Its Advanced Driver‑Assistance System (ADAS) works in tandem with an Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) to detect potential collisions and automatically apply brakes when necessary. Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning further support accident prevention, while Blind Spot Detection and Pedestrian and Cyclist Collision Warning (MOIS) enhance situational awareness around the vehicle. The bus also features Intelligent Speed Assistance to help maintain safe velocities, driver drowsiness and distraction monitoring to reduce human error, and provisions for alcohol interlock installation. To protect both occupants and the vehicle itself, it includes a Fire Detection and Suppression System (FDSS), a 360‑degree camera network for all-around visibility, and cybersecurity measures designed to guard against digital threats.

“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,” said Mr. Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman, JBM Group.

“This year we have successfully completed a decade in the public mobility space. We envision to serve over 20 billion passengers and clock 3 billion e‑kilometres in next 3–4 years, delivering safe, reliable and unforgettable experiences to the world,” he added.