Hyderabad to Deploy 1,085 Olectra E-Buses in Major Green Transit Push

Olectra Greentech has secured a Letter of Intent from the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation for 1,085 electric buses to be deployed in Hyderabad. The order, part of the PM E-DRIVE initiative, marks a major step in the city's shift towards sustainable public transportation. The buses will feature indigenous designs, a range of over 250 km, and advanced safety and accessibility features. This reinforces Olectra's market leadership and supports India's broader clean energy and net-zero ambitions.

Key Points: Hyderabad Gets 1,085 Olectra Electric Buses Under PM E-DRIVE

  • Largest electric bus order under PM E-DRIVE
  • Strengthens Hyderabad's green transit
  • Over 250 km range per charge
  • Indigenous design for Indian conditions
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Telangana: 1,085 Olectra e-buses to power Hyderabad's green transit

Olectra Greentech wins order for 1,085 electric buses in Hyderabad, boosting Telangana's sustainable public transport and India's e-mobility goals.

"This is a defining moment... a significant milestone in our journey of powering India's electric mobility transformation. - Mahesh Babu"

Hyderabad, February 23

India's largest electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and a pioneer in advanced urban mobility solutions - Olectra Greentech Ltd - has secured a Letter of Intent issued by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation through Evey Trans Pvt. Ltd. for 1,085 electric buses under the PM E-DRIVE initiative.

The initiative is led by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric public transport across Indian cities. The Olectra electric buses will be deployed in Hyderabad, further strengthening the city's clean, efficient, and sustainable public transport ecosystem.

Olectra Greentech Limited has firmly established itself as India's leading electric commercial vehicle brand, consistently holding the No. 1 market share in electric buses both year-to-date and in the last financial year. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Olectra has been at the forefront of India's electric mobility transition, delivering not only electric buses but also electric tippers that support sustainable urban infrastructure development, as per the release.

With over 3,600 electric vehicles deployed across the country and an order book exceeding 10,000 vehicles, the company is building a comprehensive zero-emission mobility ecosystem. Having clocked more than 500 million green kilometres, Olectra combines scale, indigenous engineering, operational reliability, and continuous innovation to drive India's shift towards clean and future-ready transportation.

Mahesh Babu, Managing Director, Olectra Greentech Ltd, said, "This is a defining moment for the Olectra family and a significant milestone in our journey of powering India's electric mobility transformation. Our continued commitment to the Make in India vision and to building world-class electric buses has received strong reinforcement through this prestigious order under the PM E-DRIVE programme."

"We are proud to bring our advanced, reliable, and indigenously developed electric mobility solutions to Telangana. Hyderabad is not just our home state, but a city that represents innovation and progress. We look forward to working closely with TGSRTC to deliver efficient, comfortable, and sustainable public transportation that meets the evolving expectations of citizens while contributing meaningfully to India's clean energy and net-zero ambitions," he added.

For this order, Olectra buses will feature 12-metre low-floor configurations in both air- conditioned (AC) and non-AC variants, indigenously designed and engineered to suit Indian road conditions and high-frequency urban operations, the release read.

Each bus will be equipped with advanced front and rear air suspension systems to enhance ride comfort and passenger safety. Powered by high-capacity Lithium-ion battery packs offering a range of over 250 kilometres per charge, the buses will support opportunity charging in approximately 45 minutes to ensure operational efficiency.

Dedicated wheelchair accommodation will also be integrated, reinforcing Olectra's commitment to accessibility and inclusive mobility, the release read.

Olectra Greentech Limited (OGL), part of the MEIL Group, is India's largest manufacturer of pure electric buses and electric tippers, and a pioneer in the country's electric mobility ecosystem. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Olectra designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced electric mobility solutions for urban and intercity public transport across India.

With over 3,600 electric vehicles deployed nationwide, an order book exceeding 10,000 vehicles, and more than 500 million green kilometres clocked, Olectra has consistently maintained its leadership position in the electric bus segment. Driven by indigenous engineering, operational reliability, and continuous innovation, the company is committed to supporting India's transition towards clean, efficient, and zero-emission transportation.

- ANI

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Priya S
Make in India in action! Proud to see a Hyderabad-based company leading the electric revolution. Over 500 million green kilometres is no small feat. Hope other states follow Telangana's example. The wheelchair accommodation is a very thoughtful touch for inclusive public transport.
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Rohit P
Excellent initiative, but the real test will be maintenance and reliability. We've seen new buses introduced before, only for them to break down frequently due to poor upkeep. Hope TSRTC has a solid plan for this. Also, will there be enough charging stations?
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Ananya R
AC electric buses in Hyderabad's summer? Yes, please! 🚌⚡ This will be a game-changer for comfort. The reduction in noise and air pollution will be a huge benefit for the city. Hope they deploy them on the busiest routes first.
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David E
As someone who works in sustainable tech, this is a very promising scale-up. An order for 1,085 buses shows serious commitment. The operational data (500M km) from Olectra is convincing. This is how you build a domestic EV ecosystem.
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Karthik V
Good move, but what about the power source? If the electricity is coming from coal plants, are we just moving the pollution elsewhere? We need to ramp up renewable energy generation in tandem with such projects for true green transit.

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