Starbus EV
Starbus EV 4/12 Low Entry (AC)
VariantsThe Tata Starbus EV is Tata Motors' low-floor electric city bus for public transit, built on the established Starbus platform with a 6,300 mm wheelbase and a 19,500 kg GVW rating. It is priced at around ₹2.20 crore ex-showroom and aimed squarely at state and city transit operators moving fleets to zero-emission buses.
Battery and Range
A 250 kWh lithium-ion battery pack drives an Integrated Motor Generator rated at about 245 kW (328 bhp), with a claimed range of roughly 200 km per charge. That range is sized for depot-to-route-to-depot city duty cycles rather than long-distance intercity running, which is exactly how urban e-bus fleets operate. A full charge takes about 2.5 hours (150 minutes), fitting an overnight depot-charging schedule.
Passenger and Driver Comfort
The AC low-entry variant seats 35 passengers plus the driver with a dedicated wheelchair bay for accessibility, while a Non-AC variant seats 37 plus the driver. The bus rides on air suspension up front with an electronically-controlled air suspension optional at the rear, and a digital driver information display is standard. As a zero-tailpipe BEV it also brings quieter, cleaner running to city corridors.
Safety and Fleet Management
Braking uses discs at the front and drums at the rear, with regenerative braking to claw back energy on stop-start routes, backed by power steering for easier low-speed manoeuvring. Mobile connectivity with next-gen telematics supports fleet tracking, and the 12-metre, 3,350 mm-tall body is available with air conditioning on the AC version. Top speed is around 70 km/h, appropriate for urban transit routes.
Who Should Buy It
The Starbus EV is a fleet purchase first — the ₹2.20 crore ex-showroom price is typically reduced by state and central e-bus subsidy schemes, and the 2.5-hour charge cycle suits overnight depot charging. It fits city corporations and private operators running fixed intra-city routes who want a proven low-floor layout with wheelchair access, telematics and passenger capacity in a single package.
