KARSAN E-JEST LEADS THE EUROPEAN MARKET TWO YEARS IN A ROW!
Karsan e-JEST managed to gain a 24% market share in its class in Europe in 2019, the first year of its launch, and managed to become the best-selling model in its class in 2020 by bringing that share up to 43% that year. According to the European Minibus Market Report covering 3,5-8 metric ton-class for 2021, published by Wim Chatrou – CME Solutions, the eco-friendly model, which further built on its success the previous year, increased its market share for electric minibuses in Europe to 51,2%, making it the leading brand of its class two years in a row.
«Every other electric minibus is a Karsan e-JEST»
Commenting on e-JEST’s growing success, Karsan’s CEO Okan Baş said «We have been among the prominent actors in the minibus market in Turkey for over 50 years. In addition to its unique dimensions, Karsan’s experiences, distribution network and after-sales services also contributed for sure to this significant achievement of e-JEST in the small buses segment.
We have put the e-JEST, which differentiates itself from its competitors by its electric motor and batteries with proven BMW i technology, into operation throughout many European countries including France, Romania, Portugal and Germany. Backed by our know-how, we managed to grow every year in the European market, doing better each time than the previous year. Karsan e-JEST, which became the market leader for electric minibuses in Europe for the second time in 2021, boasts a market share of 51,2%, which means every other minibus registered in the traffic is an e-JEST.»
e-JEST offers a range of up to 210 km with its high maneuverability
A proven performer which comes with high maneuverability and unmatched passenger comfort, Karsan e-JEST is equipped with a BMW electric motor capable of 170 HP strength and 290 Nm torque with optional 44 or 88 kWh batteries, also made by BMW. Offering the best performance in the six-meter bus class with a range of up to 210 km, the small city bus e-JEST also boasts a regenerative braking system which provides energy recovery by enabling the batteries to self-recharge at a rate of 25%. Decorated with a 10,1-inch multimedia touchscreen, fully digital dashboard, keyless ignition, and USB ports as well as an optional WiFi compatible infrastructure, e-JEST does not come short in terms of comfort compared to passenger cars thanks to its four-wheel independent suspension system.
Source: Karsan