Playing a pioneering role in the transformation of public transportation worldwide to electric and autonomous vehicles with its vision of being “One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility,” Karsan is increasing its presence in right-hand drive vehicle markets. In this context, the company is getting ready to introduce the right-hand drive e-JEST, which it entered the Japanese market at the end of last year, in the UK. Stating that Karsan e-JEST has stood out in Europe since the first day it was launched, Karsan Deputy General Manager of Commercial Affairs Deniz Çetin said, “Karsan e-JEST has been the leader of its segment in Europe for the last 4 years without interruption since the day it was launched. We launched the right-hand drive e-JEST in Japan at the end of last year. After Europe, e-JEST, which has been in demand in a wide geography extending to Canada and Japan, is now on the roads in the UK and Ireland. Our targets for the upcoming period now include Malta and Australia. "Karsan e-JEST, a modern solution for cities with its dynamic and aesthetic design, is preferred for intermediate lines feeding main lines during peak hours with its ideal passenger capacity. Used as a shuttle vehicle during off-peak hours and in the evenings, e-JESTs reduce operational costs with their compact size and offer modern and passenger-friendly solutions to cities."
Playing a leading role in the transformation of public transportation to electric and autonomous vehicles in the world, Karsan continues to expand the markets it operates in with its innovative products. Operating in a very large geography from North America to Japan, Karsan has now taken the first step to transform public transportation in the UK, following Japan, which became the first right-hand drive vehicle market it entered at the end of 2023.
After the UK and Ireland, Malta and Australia are next!
The company launched its 100% electric right-hand drive e-JEST model in the UK, its second right-hand drive market, at an event organized at the EuroBus Expo in Birmingham. Stating that the Karsan e-JEST has stood out in Europe since the day it was launched, Karsan Deputy General Manager of Commercial Affairs Deniz Çetin said, “Our vehicle has been the leader of its segment in Europe continuously for the last 4 years. Karsan e-JEST is one of the 4 vehicles registered in Europe in the electric minibus segment. Karsan, which introduced its first electric minibus in the public transportation sector in North America, currently actively serves in the region with 153 e-JESTs in America and Canada.” Emphasizing that Karsan is rapidly progressing towards becoming a global brand by providing service with more than 23 electric vehicles in 1200 countries, Deniz Çetin continued as follows: “We launched the right-hand drive e-JEST in Japan at the end of last year. Now, we are putting e-JEST on the roads in the UK and Ireland with our business partner EVM. Our upcoming targets now include Malta and Australia. Karsan e-JEST, a modern solution for cities with its dynamic and aesthetic design, is preferred on intermediate lines feeding main lines during peak hours with its ideal passenger capacity. E-JESTs, which are also used as shuttle vehicles during off-peak hours, reduce operational costs with their compact size. Thus, our vehicle provides extra benefits to businesses as a lower-cost alternative solution against low demand at night when fewer people travel. Karsan e-JEST, which offers a rational solution with a smaller capacity instead of using large vehicles in less populated and historical cities, moves easily in narrow streets where large vehicles cannot enter and provides great ease in maneuvers with its compact size.
EVM CEO Danny McGee, who will be introducing the Karsan e-JEST to the UK and Ireland markets and has extensive experience in the sector as Karsan’s business partner in these regions, said: “Karsan’s innovative electric minibus is a perfect fit for EVM’s vision of greener and more efficient travel solutions. Together, we are ready to power the future of mobility and transform the public transport experience.”
Karsan e-JEST stands out with its 210 kilometer range!
The 6-meter electric city minibus Karsan e-JEST stands out as the leading model in the brand's electric transformation. The e-JEST, which has a compact size with a passenger capacity of 17 people in its right-hand drive version special for the UK market, is powered by BMW's 135 kW electric motor. With a battery capacity of 88 kWh, the vehicle has a range of up to 210 kilometers and can be charged in 1 hour with fast charging and in 4 hours with home-type night charging. Moreover, thanks to the regenerative braking system that provides energy recovery, the batteries can also charge themselves by 25 percent. Standing out with its high maneuverability, spacious interior, dynamic design and unique climbing performance that leaves its competitors behind, Karsan e-JEST sheds light on the future with the silent journeys it offers. Equipped with a touch screen with vehicle control systems, a fully digital instrument panel, USB outputs and a Wi-Fi compatible infrastructure on demand, the right-hand drive version of Karsan e-JEST offers its passengers the comfort of a passenger car with its 4-wheel independent suspension system. Offering active and passive safety driving features from ESP to Hillholder, e-JEST will now electrify the UK and Ireland after Europe, North America and Japan in its class.
