JBM Electric Vehicles Unveils ECOLIFE e12 at Busworld 2025

Key Highlights:

• ECOLIFE e12 city bus offers a 400 km range with ultra-fast charging.

• Advanced safety systems include ADAS, AEBS, lane departure, and 360° cameras.

• Sustainable design with recycled materials and eco-friendly fabrics.

• European headquarters opened in Frankfurt for EU operations.

• JBM E-Verse ecosystem supports charging, batteries, and zero-downtime operations.

JBM Electric Vehicles has launched its all-electric city bus, the ECOLIFE e12, at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, marking a major step in the company’s European expansion. The bus offers a 400 km range on a single charge and supports ultra-fast charging, making it a strong contender in the growing EV public transport market.

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Innovative Design and Sustainable Features

The ECOLIFE e12 is built with a lightweight monocoque stainless steel body and includes sustainable materials such as seats made from recycled materials and fabrics crafted from recycled yarn. The bus is equipped with an Intelligent Transport System compliant with EU standards and advanced telematics for real-time vehicle health monitoring.

Advanced Safety Systems

Safety is a key focus in the ECOLIFE e12. The bus comes with JBM’s proprietary Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS), along with:

• Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS)

• Forward Vehicle Collision Warning System (FVCWS)

• Lane Departure Warning System

• Pedestrian and cyclist collision warning

• Blind spot detection

• 360-degree camera system

European Expansion and Operations

Alongside the bus launch, JBM Electric Vehicles announced its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, which will manage marketing, sales, aftersales, and partnerships across EU markets.

JBM has already deployed 11,000 electric buses globally and operates one of the world’s largest integrated electric bus manufacturing facilities outside China, with a production capacity of 20,000 units per year. Over the past five years, JBM electric buses have covered more than 200 million electric kilometers, carried over 1 billion passengers, and reduced over 1 billion kilograms of CO2 emissions.

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JBM E-Verse and Sustainability Goals

At the event, the company also showcased JBM E-Verse, its integrated EV ecosystem platform offering fast charging, lithium-ion batteries, and power infrastructure to ensure zero-downtime operations. JBM has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040.

Vice Chairman and Managing Director Nishant Arya stated that JBM aims to serve over 20 billion passengers and accumulate 3 billion electric kilometers within the next three years. The expansion supports UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on health, sustainable cities, infrastructure innovation, and climate action.

Diverse EV Portfolio

JBM Electric Vehicles offers a wide range of electric vehicles, including city buses, intercity coaches, luxury coaches, and specialized vehicles for schools, staff transport, and airport operations.

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CMV360 Says

JBM Electric Vehicles launch of the ECOLIFE e12 at Busworld 2025 marks a major milestone in its global expansion, particularly in Europe. With a 400 km range, ultra-fast charging, advanced safety systems, and sustainable design, the bus demonstrates JBM’s commitment to innovation, passenger safety, and environmental responsibility. The establishment of its European headquarters in Frankfurt strengthens the company’s presence in the EU. Coupled with its diverse EV portfolio and JBM E-Verse ecosystem, the company is set to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission public transport worldwide.