India-based JBM Electric Vehicles (JBM EV) has launched its Ecolife e12 electric bus in Singapore at the Singapore Urban Mobility Week, held from November 4–6, 2026. The company said it is the first Indian manufacturer to launch an electric bus in the Singapore market. The Singapore-specification model features an aluminium monocoque body developed in partnership with Malaysian bus body manufacturer Gemilang Coachwork. The 12-metre low-floor bus can accommodate 84 passengers, including 28 seated passengers, 54 standing passengers and two wheelchair users.
The Ecolife e12 is equipped with a 250 kW motor and a 525 kWh battery, offering a claimed range of 320 miles on a single charge and a top speed of 60 miles per hour. Its electronically controlled air suspension includes a kneeling function that lowers the bus by 60 mm to improve passenger accessibility. Safety features include forward collision warning, lane departure warning, pedestrian and cyclist collision warning, blind-spot detection, driver drowsiness and distraction monitoring, and a 360-degree camera system. JBM EV has also established its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore to serve markets including ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand.