Karsan continues to shape the future of transportation in Romania with its ecologically friendly and high-tech public transport solutions. Emphasizing the strategic importance of Romania for the brand, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “Romania is one of the milestones of our growth in electric mobility. We began this journey in 2019 by exporting our first 100% electric e-JEST model to Romania. At the end of 2022, we first exported our true-born electric e-ATA model to this country. We have recently received orders for 100 new electric vehicles with the tenders we have won in various Romanian cities including Galati, Botosani, Bacau, Sighișoara, and Alba Iulia. With the delivery of these orders, we will reach a total of 365 electric vehicle parks in Romania. However, it’s not sufficient for us. We aim to expand this electric vehicle park with the new tenders we will win in the coming period.” Stating that these achievements in Romania derive from their strong cooperation with their distributor AAR, and their customers who rely on their innovative solutions, Baş added, “We are resolutely moving forward to our goal of having Romania’s largest electric public transport fleet by 2025.” 
e-ATA and e-JEST: Mobility Technology of the Future
Karsan’s full e-range vehicle family does not offer only transportation but also the next generation technology in public mobility. Named after Ata, which means “the family’s elder” in Turkish, the e-ATA series consists of the brand’s largest bus models. With its true-born electric structure, e-ATA makes a difference in public transport solutions owing to its excellent performance and variety of battery options. The battery options from 150 kWh to 600 kWh enable the e-ATA to offer a range of up to 450 kilometers. Produced with the goal of zero emissions, these vehicles create an environmentally friendly alternative and can be charged between 1 and 4 hours thanks to fast charging technology.
The 10-meter e-ATA model can carry 79 passengers, while the 12- and 18-meter versions have a higher capacity. The electric hub motors enable the e-ATA to easily traverse even the steepest slopes, while the low floor structure offers passengers a smooth and comfortable journey. The agreement made with the Romanian city Botosani for 38 units of the e-ATA 10-meter aims to develop an environmentally friendly and contemporary solution for urban transportation, while further reinforcing Karsan’s power in this market.
