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 achieved another great success and was selected as the “Company of the Year” in Europe by Frost & Sullivan, one of the leading consulting companies in the business world. Karsan CEO Okan Baş, who stated that Karsan, which was born in these lands, continues to take great steps towards becoming a global brand, said, “This is a tremendous success for us. This award shows that the work we do differently is also recognized in the world. Such awards always provide us with light, strength and motivation for our future journey. We are also proud to have won such a great award on behalf of our country. Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK, the world’s first Level 4 Autonomous public transportation vehicle, carried over 4 thousand passengers in real traffic conditions in 35 years and reached over 100 thousand kilometers of autonomous driving experience. We continue to grow and develop with sure steps in this field.”
Karsan, which has taken on a pioneering role in the electric and autonomous transformation of public transportation in the world, continues to be awarded globally with its innovative product and service approach. Serving with its new generation vehicles developed by integrating the latest technology into public transportation, Karsan has achieved another great success and was awarded by Frost & Sullivan. Based in the USA and providing growth strategies, technology research and industrial consultancy services in global markets for nearly 65 years, Frost & Sullivan honors only companies that demonstrate visionary innovation, leading performance and high-level customer satisfaction with this prestigious award every year. Karsan was deemed worthy of this special honor for 2025 with its leadership in the electric and autonomous public transportation transformation. Karsan, which stands out from its competitors with its dedication to increasing sustainability, promoting accessibility, adopting rigorous testing protocols and defending advanced technology within the scope of the evaluations made, won Frost & Sullivan's 2025 European Company of the Year Award for its strong market performance in the electric minibus and autonomous segment in global markets.
This award is an indication that the world has noticed Karsan!
Karsan; has been awarded the “Company of the Year” award as a result of the detailed studies carried out in the areas of providing solutions to unmet needs, visionary scenarios through mega trends, implementation of best practices, leadership focus, financial performance, price/performance value, customer service experience, user experience, customer purchasing experience and brand value. Karsan CEO Okan Baş, who stated that Karsan, which was born and grew rapidly in these lands, is taking firm steps towards becoming a global brand, said, “This is a tremendous success for us. This award shows that this work we do differently is also recognized in the world. Such awards always provide us with light, strength and motivation for our future journey. We are also proud to have won such a great award on behalf of our country.”
We traveled 100 thousand kilometers without a driver!
Playing a leading role in the electric and autonomous transformation of public transportation in the world, Karsan continues to be appreciated on a global scale with its visionary approach, technological leadership and customer-oriented service approach. In this context, being deemed worthy of the 2025 Company of the Year Award in the European Minibus and Autonomous Transportation category by the American consultancy giant Frost & Sullivan has confirmed Karsan’s position leading the transformation in the sector. Karsan CEO Okan Baş made the following assessment on the subject: “As Karsan, we add not only vehicles but also vision to transportation. Today, we serve the cities of the future with more than 3 electric vehicles in 27 countries on 2.000 continents. With our Autonomous e-ATAK model featuring Level 4 autonomous driving technology, we have exceeded 100 thousand kilometers in real traffic conditions and carried more than 35 thousand passengers to date. This is not only an engineering achievement, but also a paradigm shift in public transportation in terms of safety, efficiency and sustainability.” Karsan, which adapts to the narrow road structure of European cities with its electric vehicle portfolio, has maintained its leadership for five years with a share exceeding 37% in the European electric minibus market with its e-JEST model. The Autonomous e-ATAK with Level 4 autonomy has achieved many technological firsts, including the first autonomous bus that can pass through a tunnel with 12 projects in 13 countries. Karsan continues to be the first and only representative of this segment in Europe not only with its autonomous solutions but also with its electric product range extending from 6 meters to 18 meters. The company, which entered the UK market with its right-hand drive e-JEST model as of November 2024, is putting its signature under the global success story of a Turkish brand with its area of activity extending from Norway to Japan, France to Canada. As of today, 82% of all electric public transportation vehicles exported to Europe have been realized by Karsan alone.
It leaves its rivals behind with its maneuverability and comfort!
Frost & Sullivan Analyst Saideep Sudhakar made the following assessment about the award and Karsan: “The next wave of zero-carbon cities will focus on autonomous vehicles to address critical challenges such as improving safety and reducing operating costs. Karsan’s autonomous bus, the Autonomous e-ATAK, provides zero-emission transit and eliminates human errors in traffic. The vehicle eliminates the need for human control by sensing road and environmental conditions on defined routes. It can also perform driverless operations such as managing upcoming stops, stopping times, passenger boarding and alighting, and responding to intersections, crossings, and traffic lights. Karsan buses also outperform rival brands with their compact design, high maneuverability, and passenger comfort. Its 50-year legacy in the Turkish minibus market and its extensive knowledge of the transportation needs of European countries further contribute to its success in developing climate-friendly minibus products. Karsan manages the entire automotive value chain from R&D to production, marketing, sales, and after-sales activities, enabling the development of innovative products and services in the public transportation sector and “It can accelerate its commercialization. Karsan’s heavy investments in distribution and after-sales services have resulted in repeat orders from most European countries.”
