EKA Mobility Awarded Automotive PLI Certificate by ARAI

EKA Mobility has been awarded the Automotive PLI Certificate by ARAI for its advanced electric bus platform, marking a key milestone in India’s clean mobility and Make in India initiatives.

Indian electric bus manufacturer EKA Mobility has been awarded the Automotive PLI Certificate by ARAI for its advanced electric bus platform.

The certification, issued under the government’s Advanced Automotive Technology Vehicles category, validates EKA’s alignment with the goals of clean mobility and indigenous innovation.

Granted by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the designated certification body under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, the recognition marks a significant milestone for the company and the country’s EV ecosystem.

The certification under the Automotive Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme highlights EKA’s compliance with stringent standards for localization, innovation, and advanced vehicle platform development. It further strengthens the position of EKA Mobility as a homegrown leader in EV manufacturing.

According to Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder and Chairman of EKA Mobility, “Securing the Automotive PLI Certificate for our EKA bus platform reflects the evolving readiness of India’s EV ecosystem to deliver globally benchmarked solutions. It reaffirms the value of a vertically integrated approach that combines advanced tech, local supply chains, and product design to meet future mobility demands.”

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Built to Power India’s Clean Mobility Goals

The certified EKA electric bus platform is engineered for performance, adaptability, and scalability. Built on a modular architecture with a streamlined monocoque chassis and lightweight construction, the platform allows for versatile configurations, supporting multiple bus lengths and operational formats.

Key advantages of the platform include:

• High local value addition aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative
• Low total cost of ownership (TCO) for fleet operators
• Advanced safety, comfort, and efficiency features for public transport systems

These features make EKA’s platform ideal for cities looking to adopt affordable and sustainable public mobility solutions.

With this certification, EKA Mobility joins a select group of manufacturers driving India’s transition to electric vehicles under the PLI scheme. The company’s focus on indigenous innovation and clean transport aligns perfectly with the country’s broader climate and industrial policies.