Urban Sphere: India’s Bold New Force In Connected, Sustainable Mobility

Electric bus manufacturer Urban Sphere is redefining sustainable public transport through cultural design, local innovation, and a globally conscious vision for the future.

In a global mobility landscape defined by rapid urbanization, sustainability imperatives, and shifting technology frontiers, a new name is making itself heard – Urban Sphere. With a mission to solve both current and future transportation challenges, Urban Sphere is not just building electric buses – it’s building a movement. One that puts clean energy, cultural context, and connected design at the center of the mobility equation.

As India accelerates its EV ambitions, Urban Sphere is quietly positioning itself as one of the most distinct and forward-thinking players in the space. Founded with a clear vision to reimagine commercial electric vehicles (EVs) for public transport and fleet solutions, Urban Sphere is anything but a conventional electric bus OEM.

The very name reflects its ethos, “Urban” for the dynamic, fast-evolving realities of life in today’s cities, and “Sphere” for the holistic, planetary view that sustainability demands. Together, they signal a company that thinks globally, but builds with grounded, community-first intent.

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Manufacturing Ambition, Rooted in India

From its modern manufacturing hub in the Vasanthanarasapura Industrial Area, Tumkur District, Karnataka, Urban Sphere is building the next generation of electric buses. The facility anchors its vision of making India a global manufacturing base for clean public transport.

The company’s approach is firmly focused on localization, with 70% of its production ecosystem built through partnerships with Indian SMEs, startups, and suppliers. This not only strengthens India’s domestic EV ecosystem but also enables a more resilient, adaptable, and cost-efficient supply chain.

That localization has also given the company an edge in global markets. In a strategic push to expand India’s clean tech exports, Urban Sphere has signed MOUs to export 50,000 electric buses to the Philippines and 1,500 units to Kenya over the next decade.

These international partnerships represent more than commercial success; they signal a global appetite for Indian-designed, Indian-built electric mobility solutions.

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A Design Philosophy Guided by the Cosmos

What truly differentiates Urban Sphere isn’t just its production strategy or international footprint; it’s the soul it brings to its products. The brand’s vehicles are shaped by a one-of-a-kind design language it calls “Inspired by Navagraha”, based on the nine celestial planets of Indian astrology.

It’s a creative framework that ties cultural heritage with futuristic thinking. Each product is named and conceptualized in connection with one of these celestial symbols, representing strength, wisdom, adaptability, or innovation.

In a strategic push to expand India’s clean tech exports, Urban Sphere has signed MOUs to export 50,000 electric buses to the Philippines and 1,500 units to Kenya over the next decade.

Two Flagship Products with Distinct Identities

Urban Sphere’s product lineup currently spans two electric bus ranges, each designed for specific use cases and markets.

1. Ivoryline: Where Strength Meets Sophistication

The Ivoryline series, available in 6m, 7.5m, 9m, and 14m formats, is the company’s premium offering for both urban and intercity mobility. Inspired by the vahana of Budhgraha (Mercury), the elephant, Ivoryline represents strength, wisdom, and endurance.

The name reflects both elegance and utility, drawing on the historical association of ivory with royal prestige and lasting value. These buses are tailored for high-traffic routes across Southeast Asia and Africa, offering a mix of robust performance and elevated passenger comfort.

2. Viyana: Affordable Innovation for Urban India

Urban mobility, however, requires a different kind of agility. That’s where Viyana comes in.

The name is an acronym, Vi (Vidyut – Electric), Ya (Yana – Vehicle), Na (Nava – New), a subtle nod to Sanskrit and a clear declaration of intent. These buses, available in 6m, 7m, 12m, and double-decker variants, are engineered for the everyday challenges of urban transport, narrow lanes, high frequency, tight turnarounds, and affordability.

Viyana is designed to serve smart cities across India and other emerging markets, combining compact size, low operational cost, and sleek design with long-term reliability.

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A Bigger Mission, Mobility That Empowers

More than an electric bus manufacturing company, Urban Sphere positions itself as a platform for ecosystem transformation. Its focus spans not only manufacturing but also human-centric design, digital integration, and decarbonization.

The brand is aligned with India’s broader climate goals and has committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040. That means investing in clean energy for operations, recyclable materials in products, and intelligent systems that reduce lifecycle emissions across the board.

Beyond the tech, Urban Sphere is also investing in people, building partnerships with educational institutions, engaging with urban planners, and working with policymakers to promote sustainable transport at scale.

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Paving the Road Ahead

As governments across the globe, and especially in India, double down on EV adoption, brands like Urban Sphere will be essential to meeting those targets. With the National Electric Bus Programme aiming to deploy 50,000 e-buses by 2030, India needs manufacturers who can deliver not only scale, but vision.

Urban Sphere’s approach, blending local roots with global ambition, product innovation with cultural relevance, may very well be a blueprint for how electric mobility can move forward with purpose.

In an industry often obsessed with hardware specs and sales numbers, Urban Sphere reminds us that mobility is not just about machines. It’s about the kind of world we want to move through, and how we choose to shape it.