Eicher Launches 13.5m Electric Sleeper Bus for Intercity Routes; 35 by March 2026

• Eicher Trucks & Buses has delivered its first 13.5-meter electric intercity sleeper bus for commercial operations, marking its entry into the long-distance electric sleeper coach segment.
• The bus will operate under the FirstBus service run by LeafyBus, with a total of 35 buses to be deployed by March 2026 on key intercity corridors in North India, including Delhi-Dehradun and Delhi-Lucknow.
• The 13.5m electric sleeper bus features a 36+D sleeper layout, a 400 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, and a 235 kW permanent magnet motor, offering a 320–330 km range on a single charge and fast charging in 1.5-2 hours.
• Safety and comfort features include full air suspension, disc brakes, hill assist, onboard cameras, advanced telematics, 6 cubic meters of luggage space, USB charging, and a front berth reserved for senior citizens.
• The fleet is leased through Enetra EV Private Limited, which provides EV-focused financing, while LeafyBus has secured $4.1 million in funding from Enetra India Pvt. Ltd. for expansion.