Karsan Delivers Three e-ATAK Buses to Istanbul Güngören Municipality
Karsan (IS:KARSN), which operates over 1,300 electric vehicles across 23 countries, has delivered 3 units of the e-ATAK model to the Güngören Municipality in Istanbul from its factory in Bursa. Karsan, which plays a pioneering role in the electric and autonomous transformation of public transportation worldwide, particularly in Europe, continues to take significant steps towards becoming a global brand with its innovative products and services.
According to the company’s announcement, Karsan is the first and only brand in Europe with a complete product range of electric vehicles ranging from 6 meters to 18 meters, increasing its presence in the Turkish market through these deliveries by combining experience with innovation.
Karsan Takes Another Step to Expand the Use of e-ATAK in Istanbul! Karsan, one of the key players in the Turkish public transportation market, has made another move to expand the usage of its 100% electric model, the e-ATAK. The company has delivered 3 units of the e-ATAK to the Güngören Municipality in Istanbul from its factory in Bursa.
Karsan’s Deputy General Manager for Commercial Affairs, Muzaffer Arpacıoğlu, stated that the company exports and provides services across a wide geography from the USA to Japan. He emphasized, “We operate with the vision of being ‘One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility’. On one hand, we are rapidly expanding the Karsan vehicle fleet globally, particularly in Europe, while on the other, we continue to transform public transport in Turkey. We are proud that our electric buses, which began service in the fleets of Antalya and Bursa Municipalities, will now operate in Istanbul, a district like Güngören known for its heavy traffic.”
Used for Social Purpose Transfers! Within the scope of the “Easy Transportation Project” planned by the Güngören Municipality, residents will be able to reach important locations such as the Hanımeli Mansion, cultural center, and sports facility through cultural stops via the 8-meter-long Karsan e-ATAK buses, which are fully electric. Muzaffer Arpacıoğlu noted that the fully electric e-ATAK model was introduced in Europe in 2019, and stated, “Since its first year in the market, the vehicle has achieved significant sales success. We will take pride in seeing this model, which has been the segment leader in Europe for four consecutive years, operating on the streets of our own country.”
It Has a Range of 300 Kilometers! The Karsan e-ATAK, powered by proven 220 kWh capacity BMW batteries, leads its class with a range of 300 kilometers. With a length of 8.3 meters and an electric motor with 230 kW of power, the e-ATAK can be charged in 5 hours using alternating current charging units and in 3 hours with fast charging units.