TGSRTC orders 1,085 Olectra electric buses to boost Hyderabad’s green transport

Hyderabad: In a major push towards clean and sustainable urban mobility, Olectra Greentech Limited has secured a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the supply of 1,085 electric buses to Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC).

The order, routed through Evey Trans Pvt. Ltd., has been awarded under the Central government’s PM E-DRIVE initiative spearheaded by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL).

The large-scale induction of e-buses is set to significantly strengthen Hyderabad’s clean public transport network and accelerate the transition to zero-emission mobility in the city.

The 1,085 electric buses will be deployed across Hyderabad, enhancing the capacity and sustainability of TGSRTC’s urban services.

The project forms part of the PM E-DRIVE programme aimed at promoting electric public transport systems across major Indian cities.

Olectra, headquartered in Hyderabad, currently holds the No.1 market share in India’s electric bus segment, both year-to-date and in the previous financial year.

With over 3,600 electric vehicles deployed nationwide and an order book exceeding 10,000 vehicles, Olectra has emerged as a key player in India’s electric mobility ecosystem.

The company has clocked more than 500 million green kilometres, underlining its operational scale and reliability.

Apart from electric buses, Olectra also manufactures electric tippers, contributing to sustainable urban infrastructure development.

The buses to be supplied under this order will feature:

12-metre low-floor configuration

AC and non-AC variants

Advanced front and rear air suspension systems for improved comfort

High-capacity Lithium-ion battery packs with a range exceeding 250 km per charge

Opportunity charging capability in approximately 45 minutes

Dedicated wheelchair accommodation to ensure inclusive mobility

The buses are indigenously designed and engineered to suit Indian road conditions and high-frequency city operations.

Mahesh Babu, Managing Director of Olectra Greentech Ltd., described the order as a defining milestone in the company’s journey towards advancing India’s electric mobility transformation.

He said Hyderabad, being the company’s home city, represents innovation and progress, and reaffirmed Olectra’s commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable public transport solutions aligned with India’s clean energy and net-zero goals.

Part of the MEIL Group, Olectra Greentech Limited is India’s largest manufacturer of pure electric buses and electric tippers.

The company designs, manufactures, and deploys electric mobility solutions for urban and intercity transport systems across the country, driven by indigenous engineering and continuous innovation.