Eicher delivers Electric Tarmac Buses to IndiGo at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

• Prestigious order for six Eicher Skyline Pro-E 12m electric tarmac buses from IndiGo

Bengaluru, Sept. 12 2025 - Eicher Trucks and Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), has delivered first lot of six fully built electric Eicher Skyline Pro-E 12m tarmac buses as part of a strategic partnership with India’s preferred airline, IndiGo. This partnership between Eicher and IndiGo underscores a shared vision focused on clean energy, operational efficiency, and future-ready infrastructure. This milestone marks Eicher’s foray into ground support equipment in aviation sector, with its first-ever tarmac electric bus deployment, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to sustainable public mobility.

The electric buses delivered to IndiGo at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, will support IndiGo in transporting customers between terminal and aircraft parked at the stands. As India’s preferred airlines, IndiGo is making significant strides towards reducing impact of its operations on the environment, and VECV is proud to support this transition with zero-emission mobility solutions tailored for specific applications.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Suresh Chettiar, Executive Vice President Bus Division, VECV, said, "We are honored to partner with IndiGo in their journey towards greener and sustainable ground operations at Kempegowda Airport - recognized for its striking aesthetics and sustainable practices. With a broad range of buses optimized for demanding applications and backed by connected 24X7 service, Eicher is already a familiar name for citizens, school children and factory staff in Bengaluru. With these tarmac coaches, Eicher stands committed to sustainably transporting the 42 million passengers that use this gateway to India’s Silicon Valley each year.”

The Skyline Pro-E 12m electric tarmac bus has been engineered to meet the specialized demands of airport operations. Designed with a seating configuration of 17+D and space for 52 standees, the bus offers high passenger capacity while ensuring safety, comfort, and ease of movement. Powered by advanced lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and equipped with a CCS2 fast charging system, the vehicle is optimized for continuous ground movement within airports. Its full air suspension, power-assisted steering, and disc brakes on both front and rear axles provide a smooth, stable ride, ideal for the demanding operations of India’s airports.

With in-house EV powertrain development and a growing focus on building the charging ecosystem through strategic partnerships, VECV aims to contribute meaningfully to institutional electrification at scale. This collaboration with IndiGo goes beyond product deployment—it represents a shared step towards enabling critical infrastructure sectors to adopt clean mobility in a practical and impactful manner.

About IndiGo :

IndiGo is India’s preferred and amongst the fastest growing carriers in the world. IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are affordable, flights that are on time, and provide a courteous and hassle-free travel experience across its unparalleled network. With its fleet of 400+ aircraft, the airline operates around 2200+ daily flights, connecting 90+ domestic and 40+ international destinations, inducted 58 aircraft in 2024 and welcomed over 118 million customers in FY25. IndiGo was also named the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ by Skytrax at the World Airline Awards 2025.

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