It was in 2020 when Force Motors showcased their T1N monocoque electric platform and promised electric Traveller vans. The company has been testing these next generation Traveller EV and a launch is expected to happen in Q1 of 2027 between January 2027 and March 2027, as confirmed by Managing Director Prasan Firodia.
It has to be noted that Force Motors has revealed the e-Traveller Smart Citibus EV powered by a 70 kWh battery pack with 18% gradability, 14+D seating config, 3,350 mm long wheelbase and 5,415 mm length. It will have electrically operated jack-knife door, AC, 1.8m standing height, spacious interiors, external and internal cameras, GPS and more amenities.
Force Traveller EV Launch In Q1 2027
As confirmed by Force Motors Managing Director Prasan Firodia, the company has developed the electric Traveller platform on which multiple Force electric vans will be launched. This electric van platform will also spawn special application vehicles like electric ambulances for intracity operations.
The development process of Traveller EV platform is complete and are currently undergoing final testing and homologation process with ARAI. While finer details about the Force Traveller EVs and the launch were not revealed, they are set to make a grand debut in Q1 of 2027, between January 2027 and March 2027.
An electric version of the more premium Urbania is also under development and it will launch within a few months of the launch of Traveller EV. Adaption of electric mobility in larger commercial vehicles over Diesel fuel will be gradual over the years, when compared to smaller cars and SUVs.
However, there are a few applications like school buses, employee transportation and intracity ambulances where electric mobility plays a viable role. Tourism and small inter-city applications are probable applications for electric powertrains right now. Other than the e-Traveller Smart Citibus EV, more variants are likely to launch.
Rs 3000 Cr Investment, Capacity Expansion
Force Motors has pledged an investment of Rs 3,000 Crores across engineering, electrification, hybrid driveline technology and digitisation. Also, the company has committed to manufacturing capacity expansion that will accommodate increased demand in the future with Traveller EV and Urbania EV.
