Reducing emissions and cutting costs, JBM Electric Vehicles and Al Habtoor Motors launch e-buses in the UAE.
JBM Electric Vehicles has partnered with Dubai-based Al Habtoor Motors to introduce electric buses in the UAE. Under the agreement, Al Habtoor Motors will serve as the exclusive importer and distributor of JBM’s e-buses across the country.
The partnership was formalised on 22 September 2025 at a signing ceremony attended by senior executives from both companies. It is aimed at supporting the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative by deploying electric buses that reduce emissions, lower operating costs, and enhance public transport infrastructure.
JBM Electric Vehicles manufactures its buses at an integrated facility in India with an annual production capacity of 20,000 units. Its vehicles have collectively travelled over 200 million kilometres, served more than one billion passengers, saved over 350 million litres of diesel, and cut more than one billion kilograms of CO2 emissions. Over the next decade, the UAE partnership is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 2.8 billion kilograms, save over one billion litres of diesel, and serve 1.6 billion passengers.
The electric buses will operate across multiple segments, including urban transport, staff shuttles, school buses, airport tarmacs, and intercity tourist coaches. They feature lithium-ion battery systems, advanced safety features, and smart charging capabilities designed for the UAE’s climate. The collaboration will also encompass charging infrastructure and leasing services, offering a comprehensive solution for fleet operators.
Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of JBM Auto, described the UAE as a strategic market and emphasised the company’s commitment to supporting the government’s sustainable transport goals. Ahmed Al Habtoor, CEO of Al Habtoor Motors, called the partnership a milestone in green mobility, adding that the firms aim to become one of the top two e-mobility players in the region.
