Eicher Skyline Pro E 13.5m: Electric Buses Getting Real on Indian Roads

By Amit Jangra | Published Date : February 16, 2026

The Eicher Skyline Pro E 13.5m is a practical electric bus made for daily intercity and staff transport with good range, strong build and useful features.

For a long time, electric buses were only part of big discussions and future plans. Now they are slowly becoming real on Indian roads. The Skyline Pro E 13.5m from Eicher Buses feels like one of those serious attempts where the focus is more on daily use and less on big marketing talks. It is built for intercity travel and staff movement, where reliability matters more than anything else.

This bus has a total weight of 19,500 kg and it runs on a 4x2 axle setup. In simple words, it is a big and proper passenger bus, not some trial model. When you see it, you can easily tell it is made for real road work.

Strong Motor, Simple Purpose

Table of Contents

1. Strong Motor, Simple Purpose

2. Range That Fits Daily Duty

3. Inside the Bus

4. Braking and Safety Features

5. Slowly Changing the Transport Scene

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This Eicher Skyline Pro E 13.5m bus gives 235 kW power and 3216 Nm torque. It can easily carry all passengers even if it’s full. The top speed is 80 kmph, which is enough for normal bus travel. It stays stable on the road and feels safe.

It is not built for speed, it is built for steady performance. And that is what most transport operators actually need.

Range That Fits Daily Duty

One important question with electric buses is always about range. The Skyline Pro E 13.5m can run between 250 to 300 km on a full charge. For fixed city routes or daily staff trips, this range looks practical.

Charging time is around 1.5 to 2 hours. There are multiple charger options available — 60 kW, 120 kW, 180 kW, 240 kW and 360 kW. This gives operators flexibility. They can plan charging according to their schedule and depot setup.

Inside the Bus

The bus is offered in a fully built body option. Seating layout choices include 2x2 push back with 32+D capacity and 2x1 sleeper layout with 36+D capacity. Both are designed keeping longer journeys in mind.

The flooring uses 12 mm plywood with 3 mm vinyl layer on top. It feels strong and practical for daily usage. The bus comes with air conditioner, which is important in hot weather.

Power steering helps in easy handling. The driver seat has cushion and adjustment feature, which is useful during long driving hours. Arm rests are also provided for passengers.
It is not extra fancy, but it feels functional. Sometimes simple is better.

Braking and Safety Features

Safety features are clearly included with proper attention. The front wheels get disc brakes while the rear uses drum brakes. ABS, parking brakes and hill hold system are part of the setup. Fog lights help during low visibility conditions.

There is FDAS system, emergency exit, first aid kit and seat belts for passengers. Tubeless tyres are also used. All these small things together add more confidence for both driver and passengers.

Slowly Changing the Transport Scene

Eicher Buses is trying to make electric buses more practical for Indian conditions. The Skyline Pro E 13.5m may not look revolutionary at first glance, but it feels like a steady step forward.

If more operators start adopting such models, electric buses could soon become a normal part of daily transport. Change is not always loud, sometimes it moves quietly on the road.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

1. What is the driving range of the Eicher Skyline Pro E 13.5m?

Ans: The bus can travel around 250 to 300 km on a full charge, depending on usage and route conditions.

2. How long does it take to charge this electric bus?

Ans: Charging time is about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the charger capacity used.

3. What seating options are available in this bus?

Ans: It comes in 2x2 push back (32+D) and 2x1 sleeper (36+D) seating layouts.

4. What safety features are included in the bus?

Ans: It includes ABS, hill hold, disc and drum brakes, FDAS, emergency exit, seat belts, fog lights and tubeless tyres.

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