Haryana CM Launches 80 Electric Buses In New Panipat Depot

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : May 30, 2026

Electric and conventional buses are becoming more advanced with better passenger comfort, improved efficiency, and modern technology, making them an important part of public and commercial transportation systems.

Panipat on Thursday became the centre of Haryana's latest push towards electric public transport. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited the city to inaugurate a new electric bus depot and flag off 80 electric buses that will now be used in different parts of the state.

Panipat Leads In New Electric Bus Deployment

Table of Contents

1. Panipat Leads In New Electric Bus Deployment

2. Depot Built At Around Rs 7 Crore

3. Similar Projects Planned In Other Districts

4. A Step Towards Cleaner Mobility

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The city of Panipat has got a lot of these buses. Forty buses will run in Panipat. This is, out of the number of buses they have. Yamunanagar has 15 buses to use. Sonipat and Kurukshetra have each got ten buses. The other five buses will go to Panchkula.

The Chief Minister talked about this during the programme. He said that Haryana is slowly making its electric transport network bigger. They are also getting the infrastructure ready that electric transport network needs. The new depot that opened in Panipat is a part of this. Electric transport network is what they are focusing on. Panipat is a big part of electric transport network.

Depot Built At Around Rs 7 Crore

The people in charge said they spent Rs 7 crore on the electric bus depot. They made this place to help the electric buses run. It will be useful for the daily work of the electric buses. Nowadays many cities are using buses so they need places to charge and fix them just like the buses themselves. The people who built the Panipat depot thought about this. That is why they made it. The electric bus depot is very important for the buses.

Similar Projects Planned In Other Districts

Saini also shared that work on electric bus depots is already underway in eight other districts of Haryana. These facilities will include charging arrangements required for the growing electric bus fleet. The state government is focusing on expanding both buses and infrastructure together so that services can be operated smoothly in the coming years.

A Step Towards Cleaner Mobility

Speaking at the event the Chief Minister said that Haryana is working towards more modern transport. The state is bringing in buses as part of this effort. These electric buses are already being used in cities across India. Now Haryana is adding more of these buses to its transport.

The new electric buses and the opening of the Panipat depot are a step forward for Haryana. This move is helping the state to have better transport. Electric Tata buses are being added to make public transport, in Haryana more modern.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicle

Q1. What is the price range of an electric bus in India?

Ans. The price of an electric bus generally starts from around ₹80 lakh and can go beyond ₹2 crore, depending on battery capacity, seating configuration, and technology offered by the manufacturer.

Q2. How much time does an EV bus take to charge?

Ans. Charging time varies based on battery size and charger type. Most electric buses can take anywhere between 2 and 8 hours for a full charge under normal operating conditions.

Q3. What is the seating capacity of a standard city bus?

Ans. A typical city bus can accommodate around 30 to 50 seated passengers, while larger buses may offer additional standing space for urban transport operations.

Q4. What driving range can an electric bus deliver on a single charge?

Ans. Depending on battery capacity, route conditions, and passenger load, many modern electric buses can offer a driving range of approximately 150 km to 350 km on a single charge.

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