Karsan, Türkiye's global bus and minibus brand, participated in the world's most prestigious bus fair held in Belgium. Busworld 2025‘Karsan has virtually launched a technological breakthrough. Operating with the vision of "One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility," Karsan has brought to life a successful model that has been a leader in its class in Europe for years. The world premiere of e-JEST's Level 4 autonomous, or driverless, version. It attracted all the attention by doing so. Introduced with the motto "From the power of electricity to the freedom of intelligence". Autonomous e-GES‘In addition, it was developed in collaboration with technology giant Toyota. e-ATA Hydrogen and represents Karsan's vision for smart mobility Karsan AI It was introduced to the world for the first time there.
Turkish Mark at Busworld 2025: Karsan Makes World Premiere of Autonomous e-JEST!
Having held the title of Europe's best-selling electric van for the past five years without interruption, the Karsan e-JEST is now making its mark on the future with its driverless technology. Karsan CEO Okan Baş announced this historic step, saying, “We call JEST a 'game changer.' Indeed, the Karsan JEST family has rewritten the rules of the game globally. As of today, we have added an autonomous version to this family.‘ With its compact dimensions, zero-emission structure, and now driverless travel capability, the autonomous e-JEST is poised to become the world's most advanced public transport solution, especially for historic city centers and narrow streets.
Two Success Stories Combined: 7 Years of e-JEST and 4 Years of Autonomous Vehicle Experience in One Vehicle.
Okan Baş emphasized that Autonomous e-JEST is not a concept, but a combination of two different technologies that have proven themselves in the field: “The 7-year global e-JEST history in public transportation and the 4-year proven autonomous experience in Autonomous e-ATAK are combined in Autonomous e-JEST. This technology has been approved and proven in the field in 12 different cities.”
Key Features of the Autonomous e-JEST:
- Smart Sensor Package: Equipped with 23 different sensors including lidar, radar, smart cameras, and GNSS, it offers 360-degree surveillance, providing security that leaves no room for human error.
- Proven Performance: With a capacity for 19 passengers, a 135 kW motor with BMW technology, and a new generation 105 kWh battery. Range reaching 260 km. offers.
- Harmony with the City: With its independent suspension, it promises a car-like comfortable ride, while its intelligent algorithms improve traffic flow and shorten travel times.
Not Just Autonomous: The 600km Range e-ATA Hydrogen, Developed in Collaboration with Toyota, Was Also Introduced.
Another big surprise from Karsan at the fair was the fresh perspective it brought to zero-emission transportation. e-ATA Hydrogen It became the world leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology. Collaboration with Toyota The resulting 12-meter e-ATA Hydrogen can be refilled in just minutes. With a range of up to 600 km. It can travel much longer distances than electric buses. With a capacity of 88 passengers and a 250 kW motor power, e-ATA Hydrogen sets a new standard for clean energy in intercity and long-distance public transportation.
Range Boost for the Whole Electric Family: Here's the Performance Brought by Next-Generation Batteries
At Busworld 2025, Karsan announced not only new models but also updates to its existing vehicles as part of its "Electric Evolution" electric transformation journey. Thanks to new generation battery technology, the range of its entire electric product range has been increased.
- e-JEST: With a capacity of 105 kWh 260 km range
- e-ATTACK: With a 264 kWh battery 370 km range
- e-ATA (10 and 12 meters): With 528 kWh 530 km range
- e-ATA (18 meters): With an 800 kWh battery Over 550 km range
The Name of the Future is “Karsan AI”: Not Just a Vehicle, but an End-to-End Intelligent Ecosystem is Offered.
The third and most visionary launch at the fair was... Karsan AI (Autonomous Intelligence) This is not just a technology, but a smart mobility ecosystem reflecting Karsan's vision for the future. Okan Baş said, “The future is not only electric, but also smart. Together with our partners ADASTEC and Applied Autonomy, we are not just offering an autonomous vehicle; we are offering an end-to-end ecosystem, from the production line to the vehicle's entry into operation in open traffic.” With Karsan AI, the brand is now rising to the position of a technology company that not only produces vehicles, but also understands the rhythm of the city, constantly learns, and builds the transportation culture of the future today.
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