Playing a leading role in the transformation of public transportation in the world with its vision of being “One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility,” Karsan is rapidly expanding its presence in Italy, one of its main target markets. Karsan delivered 12 e-JESTs to the Florence Metropolitan Municipality as part of the tender it recently won in Italy. The ceremony, which took place in Piazzale Michelangelo on January 8, 2025, and which was attended by Florence Mayor Sara Funaro and the relevant municipal council members, attracted great interest from city residents and the media. The 100% electric Karsan e-JESTs will provide service within the city walls, in the historical center. Stating that Karsan is one of the most preferred brands in the electric transformation of Europe’s public transportation, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “Italy, which we have been serving since 2018 and is one of our main target markets, loves Karsan comfort. We provide service in 27 cities from north to south of Italy with our e-JEST, e-ATAK and e-ATA vehicles. In the tender performance tests in Florence, e-JEST was highly appreciated and received full marks. Our vehicle, which successfully completed the difficult climbing tests, fully complies with the historical structure of the city with its environmentally friendly structure, maneuverability in narrow streets and silence. As Karsan, we will continue to grow by strengthening our presence in Italy. Our investments will continue unabated in 2025,” he said.
Playing a leading role in the transformation of electric and autonomous public transportation in Europe, Karsan continues to expand its main target markets. Playing a leading role in the transformation of public transportation in the world with the vision of being “One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility”, Karsan is strengthening its presence in Italy, one of its most important markets. In this context, Karsan delivered 12 100% electric e-JESTs to the Florence Metropolitan Municipality (Cittàmetropolitana di Firenze) in Florence, Italy.
27 electric Karsans in 250 cities in Italy!
Karsan delivered 12 e-JESTs to the Florence Metropolitan Municipality for use in Florence at a ceremony held in Piazzale Michelangelo. With this delivery, Karsan also delivered its 250th electric vehicle in Italy, one of its main target markets. Serving in 11 cities in 27 regions of Italy with a fleet of 18 electric vehicles consisting of e-JEST, e-ATAK and e-ATA 250-meter models, Karsan is virtually realizing the “Renaissance of Mobility.” Karsan e-JESTs will begin serving the locals in the historical center within the city walls of Florence. Stating that Karsan has increased its presence in Italy, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “Karsan is one of the most preferred brands in the electric transformation of Europe’s public transportation. Italy, which we have been serving since 2018 and is one of our main target markets, loves Karsan comfort. “We provide service with our e-JEST, e-ATAK and e-ATA vehicles in 27 cities from the north to the south of Italy,” he said. Emphasizing that Karsan e-JEST is a model that stands out from its competitors with its compact dimensions and performance, Okan Baş said, “Karsan e-JESTs will start service in the historical center of Florence. In the performance tests conducted during the tender process, e-JEST was highly appreciated and received full marks. Having successfully completed the challenging climbing tests, e-JEST perfectly fits into the historical texture of the city with its environmentally friendly structure and comfort features.”
Karsan is the leader of the 18-meter electric bus market in Italy!
Reminding that Karsan e-JEST has been the leader in the electric minibus market in Europe for 4 consecutive years, Okan Baş continued as follows: “Our total electric vehicle fleet in Italy has reached 250 units as of today. The country’s first 18-meter pantograph electric vehicles were our Karsan e-ATA model, which we delivered to Tper Bologna. As the environmentally friendly structure and economic advantages of our vehicles prove themselves in the field, the demand for Karsan is also increasing rapidly. We are determined to strengthen our presence in Italy and grow. We will continue our investments without slowing down in 2025.”
