Indian manufacturer JBM Electric Vehicles (JBM EV) has introduced its Ecolife e12 electric bus in Singapore during Singapore Urban Mobility Week, held from November 4 to 6, 2026.
The company described the launch as the first introduction of an electric bus in Singapore by an Indian manufacturer. JBM EV Chairman Nishant Arya and India’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Dr. Shilpak Ambule, attended the event.
Aluminium Body and Passenger Capacity
The Singapore-specification Ecolife e12 features bodywork developed by Malaysian manufacturer Gemilang Coachwork, giving it a different appearance from versions offered in India and European markets.
The bus has an aluminium monocoque structure and measures 12 metres long, 2.6 metres wide and 3.2 metres high, with a 5.9-metre wheelbase.
Its low-floor configuration includes electronically controlled air suspension with a kneeling function that lowers the vehicle by 60 mm to facilitate passenger access. The bus can accommodate 84 passengers, comprising 28 seated passengers, 54 standing passengers and two wheelchair users.
It has an unladen weight of 14 tonnes and a gross vehicle weight rating of 19 tonnes.
525 kWh Battery and 320-Kilometre Range
The Ecolife e12 is powered by a 250 kW electric motor and a 525 kWh battery. Charging is supported through two CCS2 connectors, each rated at 300 amperes.
JBM EV claims the bus can travel up to 320 kilometres on a single charge and reach a maximum speed of 60 km/h.
Its safety equipment includes forward collision warning, lane departure warning, pedestrian and cyclist collision alerts, blind-spot detection, driver drowsiness and distraction monitoring, and a 360-degree camera system.
Singapore to Serve as Regional Headquarters
JBM EV has established its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, which will oversee operations across ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand and other regional markets.
Speaking at the launch, Arya said the company operates in 27 markets worldwide and has sold more than 4,000 electric buses. According to JBM EV, its vehicles have transported over 1.5 billion passengers and accumulated more than 500 million kilometres of operation.