Ashok Leyland has developed an all - electric Circuit series vehicle specifically designed for Indian road and load conditions . To be offered on multiple platforms , the vehicle will support the Indian government ’s aim to reduce its annual fuel - import bill of £ 986 m . In comparison with a conventional diesel bus , the payback time is 4 - 5 years . The 31-seater vehicle has a top speed of 75 km / h and is powered by lithium - ion batteries that give it a range of 300 km on a single charge .
Ashok Leyland has released an all-electric Circuit series bus specifically designed for Indian road and load conditions. To be offered on multiple platforms, the vehicle will support the Indian government’s aim to reduce its annual fuel-import bill of £986m. In comparison with a conventional diesel bus, the payback time is 4-5 years. The 31-seater vehicle has a top speed of 75 km/h and is powered by lithium-ion batteries that give it a range of 120 km on a single charge.