Staff Writer
Pune: EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles & technology company has been awarded the Automotive Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Certificate (Under Advanced Automotive Technology Vehicles) by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). The certification, granted by ARAI – the designated testing and certification agency under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, is a testament to EKA’s commitment to advancing India’s clean mobility goals. It recognizes EKA’s compliance with the stringent eligibility requirements laid out under the PLI scheme for advanced and indigenized electric vehicle platforms.
Dr Sudhir Mehta Founder & Chairman EKA Mobility said, “Securing the Automotive PLI Certificate for the EKA bus platform reflects the evolving readiness of India’s EV manufacturing ecosystem to deliver globally benchmarked, locally engineered mobility solutions. The certification affirms the significance of a vertically integrated approach where product development, supply chain localization, and advanced technology converge to create commercially viable electric vehicles. As India accelerates its transition to sustainable transport, such recognitions help catalyze deeper industry-government collaboration and reinforce the potential of indigenous innovation to lead the shift.”
EKA Mobility’s electric bus platform has been built with a focus on modular architecture, local value addition, and cutting-edge technology, aligned with the objectives of the PLI scheme and the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Featuring a streamlined monocoque chassis, and lightweight construction, the platform’s modularity makes it easy to adapt to varying bus lengths, allowing for versatile configurations based on specific operational needs. The platform is designed to offer a low total cost of ownership (TCO), making electric mobility more profitable, accessible and viable for mass adoption.