Blackbuck EV Unveils 15-Metre ELON 3X Electric Sleeper Coach With 42 Berths

Blackbuck Electric Vehicles has unveiled the ELON 3X, a 15-metre multi-axle electric sleeper coach designed for long-distance intercity travel. The coach has 42 sleeper berths and is offered with two battery options of 425 kWh and 565 kWh. Reservations are open, and commercial production is targeted to begin in mid-2027.

Blackbuck EV Unveils ELON 3X EV Sleeper Coach

The ELON 3X is developed entirely in India and is aimed at intercity operators who run overnight services. It joins a small but growing set of electric buses for long-distance routes in the country.

Platform, Berths and Luggage Space

The coach is built on Blackbuck EV's Born-Electric Skateboard Architecture, a platform designed for electric vehicles and not adapted from a diesel bus. The three-axle layout is meant to carry more passengers and luggage while keeping the ride comfortable and stable on highways. It has more than 9 cubic metres of luggage space, 42 sleeper berths and seats for a driver and co-driver. For comparison, TrucksBuses lists the Eicher Skyline Pro E 13.5m with 32+D pushback or 36+D sleeper seating and a 399.36 kWh battery.

Suspension and Safety Systems

The ELON 3X has independent suspension with active tag-axle steering, along with Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS), to improve ride comfort, highway handling and low-speed manoeuvring. Standard safety equipment includes an Electronic Braking System (EBS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and disc brakes on all wheels. Blackbuck EV says the coach went through four years of engineering and product development, including two years of road testing, and that it was engineered with reference to European standards and international design practices. Its electric systems come from a unified platform, and buyers can see other models on the electric buses page.

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What Is Not Yet Known

The company has not disclosed the driving range, charging specifications or price of the ELON 3X. It is also not clear which battery option suits which type of route. Operators who want to compare choices that are on sale today can browse the available new buses on TrucksBuses.

What It Means for Intercity Operators

Blackbuck EV has opened reservations and is talking to intercity operators ahead of launch. R K Raju, Founder and CEO, said the coach was built around a purpose-designed electric platform with a focus on passenger comfort, operator economics and energy efficiency. With production a year away, the details that will matter most to buyers are range, charging time and price. Operators who are planning their purchases can estimate monthly payments with the EMI calculator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the Blackbuck EV ELON 3X?

Ans. The ELON 3X is a 15-metre, three-axle electric sleeper coach with 42 berths, designed for long-distance intercity travel.

Q2. What battery options does it offer?

Ans. It is offered with two battery configurations: 425 kWh and 565 kWh.

Q3. When will production start?

Ans. Commercial production is targeted to begin in mid-2027, and reservations are open now.

Q4. What safety features does it have?

Ans. Standard equipment includes an Electronic Braking System, ABS, Electronic Stability Control and disc brakes on all wheels.

Q5. Has the range or price been announced?

Ans. No. Blackbuck EV has not disclosed the driving range, charging specifications or pricing.