EKA Mobility Gets PLI Certificate for Electric Bus Platform from ARAI

Key Highlights:

• EKA Mobility has received the Automotive PLI Certificate from ARAI for its electric bus platform.
• The certification verifies that EKA uses local technology and meets the PLI scheme’s technical and localization standards.
• EKA’s electric bus platform features a flexible design, strong monocoque chassis, and lightweight build.
• The company supports the "Make in India" initiative by focusing on in-house design, local manufacturing, and domestic supply chain development.
• EKA partners with Mitsui (Japan) and VDL Groep (Netherlands) to promote eco-friendly commercial vehicles.

EKA Mobility has been awarded the Automotive Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Certificate for its electric bus platform by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is the official testing agency under the Ministry of Heavy Industries. This certificate verifies that EKA's electric bus platform qualifies for the government's PLI scheme to promote advanced automotive technology vehicles.

The certification shows that EKA Mobility is building electric vehicle platforms using local technology, supporting India’s sustainability goals. ARAI’s approval confirms that EKA meets the technical and localization rules set under the PLI scheme.

Leadership Insights:

Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder and Chairman of EKA Mobility, said that getting the Automotive PLI Certificate for the EKA bus platform shows how ready India’s EV industry is to produce world-class electric vehicles using local expertise. He added that the certification highlights the importance of building everything in-house, from product design to supply chain and technology, to make electric vehicles more practical for the market. As India moves faster towards cleaner transport, recognitions like this strengthen industry and government partnerships and show how local innovation can drive this change.

The certified platform uses a flexible design that can be adjusted for different bus sizes and needs. It has a strong monocoque chassis and lightweight build, which helps lower the overall cost of running the bus. This makes electric public transport more affordable and practical for operators.

About EKA Mobility

EKA Mobility supports the government's "Make in India" initiative by focusing on local manufacturing and developing homegrown technology. The company adds value to the domestic supply chain while also using advanced features in its electric vehicle platform.

EKA Mobility works in partnership with Mitsui Co., Ltd. from Japan and VDL Groep from the Netherlands. The company aims to develop eco-friendly commercial vehicles using flexible designs and smart manufacturing methods to promote widespread use of electric mobility.

About the PLI scheme

The PLI scheme was launched by the Indian government. This scheme offers incentives to companies that meet certain standards for making advanced automotive technology products within India. This supports the country’s move toward cleaner and greener transport solutions.

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CMV360 Says

EKA Mobility getting this certificate is good news for India’s electric vehicle industry. It shows that Indian companies can build smart and affordable electric buses using local technology. This will help make public transport better and cleaner in the future.