VECV Eyes Charging Partnerships to Support Growing Electric Bus Ecosystem

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : February 05, 2026

The company focuses on buses while remaining open to charging partnerships for long-term electric mobility growth.

VE Commercial Vehicles is slowly widening its electric mobility plans in India. The company is mainly focused on manufacturing buses, but is also open to putting money into charging point operators if the right opportunity comes.

Business Head Vipin Gupta said that the company has already invested in captive charging infrastructure. He said external partnerships are also possible in the future.

Charging Issue for Electric Buses

Table of Contents

1. Charging Issue for Electric Buses

2. Discussions with Charging Partners Continue

3. OEM-Built Electric Buses Becoming Popular

4. Safety Priority Over Body Design

5. Electric Mobility Seen as Long-Term Business

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Gupta said charging infrastructure remains one of the biggest challenges for electric buses. This is more visible on long routes where charging stations are limited or not reliable.
If charging stations with good uptime can be developed, it will help operators feel more confident. It will also help passengers trust electric buses more for daily travel.

Discussions with Charging Partners Continue

According to Gupta, discussions with charging players keep happening as part of day-to-day business. As of now nothing has been finalised and there is no fixed timeline in place. He said the company prefers to look at opportunities as they come and then decide where it can step in and support the ecosystem. Volvo buses and Eicher buses are likely to benefit as the market grows.

OEM-Built Electric Buses Becoming Popular

VE Commercial Vehicles is also pushing more OEM-built buses instead of just supplying chassis. Customers now prefer complete buses designed and built by the manufacturer.
Electric buses need careful design because of high-voltage systems, automation and long daily usage. Gupta said this responsibility lies mainly with the OEM.

Safety Priority Over Body Design

On third-party body building, Gupta said safety should always come first. It does not matter who builds the bus as long as safety standards are followed. OEMs usually work under more controlled processes, which helps in maintaining quality over time.

Electric Mobility Seen as Long-Term Business

VE Commercial Vehicles started working on electric mobility in 2021. Since then, it has expanded its plans beyond buses and is also preparing electric trucks. Gupta said electric buses will slowly form a bigger part of the company’s portfolio over the next five years. Growth is expected from both government tenders and private operators.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

Q1. What is the price range of commercial buses in India?

Ans. The price of commercial buses depends on size, fuel type and brand. Entry-level buses start from around ₹15 lakh, while premium and luxury buses can go above ₹50 lakh.

Q2. How many passengers can a standard commercial bus seat?

Ans. Seating capacity usually ranges from 20 to 60 passengers, depending on bus length, layout and usage, such as city or long-distance travel.

Q3. What safety features are commonly available in modern buses?

Ans. Most modern buses offer safety features like ABS emergency exit,s fire detection systems, seat belts and stronger body structures.

Q4. What mileage can operators expect from commercial buses?

Ans. Mileage varies by fuel type and usage. Diesel buses usually deliver around 3 to 5 km per litr,e while electric buses depend on battery capacity and route conditions.

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