A groundbreaking development in the electric vehicle (EV) industry has emerged in India. Exponent Energy, in partnership with Veera Vahana, has unveiled the world’s fastest-charging electric bus.
🚨Big announcement today — We’ve partnered with Veera Vahana to launch the world’s fastest charging electric bus that rapid charges in 15 minutes ⚡
Made possible by our 1 megawatt charging tech, 3rd of its kind worldwide (after Tesla & Siemens), is proudly designed, engineered,… pic.twitter.com/Vci7VnfeYY
— Exponent Energy (@ExponentEnergy) August 29, 2024
This innovative bus can be fully charged in just 15 minutes, a feat made possible by Exponent Energy’s cutting-edge 1-megawatt charging technology.
“It’s equipped with Exponent’s 320 kWh battery pack enabling a virtually unlimited range with 15-minute rapid charging on the go via Exponent’s 1MW charging network. Additionally, a battery warranty of 6,00,000 km or 3000 battery life cycles, paves the way for better financing options and ease of ownership,” The company said.
320kWh LFP Pack (420kWh in gen2)
Off-board cooling for charging
1MW charger for quick charge
13.5m length
6 lakh km warranty
Firstly on the Bangalore – Hyderabad Route with two chargers on the route
The introduction of this rapid-charging electric bus marks a significant milestone for India’s EV sector. It showcases the country’s growing capabilities in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced electric vehicles.
Exponent Energy’s 1-megawatt charging technology, one of only three such installations globally (alongside Tesla and Siemens), is a testament to India’s technological prowess.
Arun Vinayak (Founder & CEO of Exponent Energy) posted on X, he said “Specs aside: high power chargers don’t mean much without a battery to accept all that power. We’ve designed a 320Kwh pack at 650V that can charge up in 15 mins – leveraging the same BMS and software tech from our 3W battery. So any cell, any size, any voltage and any number of wheels.”
This introduction of the world’s fastest-charging electric bus is a big step towards changing the perception of Indian EV innovation.
While the country has primarily focused on two-wheelers and four-wheelers, this development shows India’s potential to compete at the highest level in the electric vehicle market.
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