Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Force Motors Advances Electric Ambulances Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme
Force Motors is showing an electric ambulance based on its Traveller vehicle.
It has versions for basic and advanced emergency medical care.
The company says it can travel up to 235 km on a charge.
It can reach a top speed of 75 kmph.
Charging can take between about 1.3 and four hours, depending on the charging method.
India’s PM E-DRIVE scheme has set aside Rs 500 crore for electric ambulances.
The scheme could support as many as 3,811 such vehicles.
Electric ambulances may help reduce pollution, but they need dependable charging and enough range.
Force Motors also sees opportunities for electric Travellers and buses in public transport.
Force Motors showcased Traveller-based Type C and Type D electric ambulances at an ICAT industry event in Manesar.
The electric ambulance has a claimed range of 235 km and a top speed of 75 kmph.
PM E-DRIVE allocates Rs 500 crore to support up to 3,811 electric ambulances.
The vehicle can reportedly charge from zero to 100% in about 3.5 to 4 hours using DC slow charging.
Force Motors says the ambulance is covered by a three-year or 3 lakh km vehicle and motor warranty, while the battery warranty lasts five years or 2,000 cycles.
- Who
- Force Motors, represented by Government Sales Head-North Rajeev Sharma, presented the vehicle.
- What
- The company showcased Traveller-based Type C and Type D electric ambulances and outlined their specifications.
- When
- The presentation took place on September 25, 2026.
- Where
- The event was held at ICAT Centre-2 in Manesar, at the Dialogue with the Industry event.
- Why
- Force Motors is seeking a role in the electric-ambulance market supported by the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
- Scheme allocation
- PM E-DRIVE provides Rs 500 crore for electric ambulances.
- Indicative target
- The scheme lists a maximum support target of 3,811 electric ambulances.
- Claimed range
- 235 km.
- Claimed top speed
- 75 kmph.
- Charging time
- About 3.5 to 4 hours with DC slow charging, or approximately 1.3 hours with DC fast charging at 1C.
- Vehicle warranty
- Three years or 3 lakh km for the motor and vehicle.
- Battery warranty
- Five years or 2,000 cycles, equivalent in the presentation to approximately 2.70 lakh km.