JBM Electric Vehicles (JBM EV) has launched its ECOLIFE e12 electric city bus at Singapore Urban Mobility Week (SUMW) 2026, held in Singapore on November 4. The launch was attended by Dr Shilpak Ambule, High Commissioner of India to Singapore, and Nishant Arya, Chairman of JBM Electric Vehicles.
The ECOLIFE e12 features a lightweight, full-aluminium monocoque body structure and an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) compliant with Singapore's regulatory requirements. The bus also incorporates telematics that provide round-the-clock access to vehicle health information.
In terms of safety equipment, the electric bus features Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including forward vehicle collision warning, lane departure warning, pedestrian and cyclist collision warning, and blind-spot detection. Other features include driver drowsiness and distraction warnings, a 360-degree camera system, and a fire detection and suppression system. The vehicle also incorporates protection against cyberattacks.
JBM Electric Vehicles Establishes APAC Headquarters In Singapore
Alongside the launch, JBM EV has established its Asia-Pacific (APAC) headquarters in Singapore. The facility will serve as the company's regional base for marketing and sales, aftersales operations, business operations and partnerships.
Nishant Arya, Chairman, JBM Electric Vehicles, said the company's focus is on expanding its electric bus operations through customer partnerships and adapting its products and services to regional requirements.
JBM EV Reports 10,000-Bus Orderbook
JBM Electric Vehicles has an orderbook of 10,000 electric buses scheduled for deployment across global markets over the next two years, according to the company.
The company operates an integrated electric bus manufacturing facility in India with an annual production capacity of 20,000 buses. It also reports having more than 4,000 electric buses operating across different markets.
According to JBM EV, its electric bus fleet has cumulatively covered more than 500 million kilometres and transported over 1.5 billion passengers. The company also claims cumulative CO2 savings of over 650 billion kg.
JBM's E-Verse ecosystem includes in-house capabilities across fast-charging infrastructure, lithium-ion batteries, energy storage systems and power infrastructure. The company positions the ecosystem as an integrated offering covering multiple aspects of electric mobility operations.