Karsan, which has become a world brand in public transportation, has achieved another important success in France. Karsan e-JEST, which was officially added to the reference product list by the country’s Public Transport Purchasing Center CATP (Centrale d’Achat du Transport Public), represents an important step in the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the French market. Commenting on the issue, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “Thanks to our entry into CATP’s product reference catalogue, local authorities and operators in France will be able to purchase Karsan e-JEST directly, without a call for tender, for 4 years. While this system provides great time savings in administrative processes, it also offers the advantage of negotiated fixed prices. Currently, more than 250 Karsan e-JEST vehicles are in service throughout France. This development is strong evidence that our position in France is further strengthened and our reach and visibility in the global market is increasing exponentially.. Karsan is at the top of Europe in the electric minibus segment. Karsan e-JEST has been serving as the most preferred electric minibus in Europe for the last 5 years. B.With this important development “We aim to continue our leading role in the electric transformation of public transportation by strengthening our leadership,” he said.
With the vision of “One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility”, Karsan has taken a new and very important step for sustainable mobility. In this context, Karsan e-JEST was included in the official product reference catalog by France’s Centrale d’Achat du Transport Public (CATP – Public Transport Purchasing Center). In this way, local authorities and operators will be able to purchase the model directly for 4 years, without the need for a call for tenders; will gain savings and fixed price advantage in administrative processes. This development was also a strong reflection of the successful continuation of Karsan’s strategy to develop its presence in the French market with compact, high-performance zero-emission solutions that are perfectly suited to public passenger transportation in urban areas.
Fast, Safe and Direct Purchasing Opportunity for 4 Years with CATP Approval!
Karsan e-JEST was included in the official product reference catalog of CATP (Centrale d’Achat du Transport Public), which plays a central role in France’s public transportation procurement. Thus, local authorities and operators will be able to order e-JEST directly for 4 years, without going through the tender process. This situation; While it provides significant savings in administrative time, it also means a fixed price advantage.
Commenting on Karsan’s strong position in France, Karsan CEO Okan Baş“France is of strategic importance in Karsan’s growth journey in Europe, one of the priority markets where we are very strong and where we aim to grow further. Today, there are more than 250 e-JESTs in the country. This is not just a numerical success; it is also a concrete reflection of the sustainable, innovative and user-friendly solutions we offer. With our vision of “One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility”, we continue to grow determinedly in our target markets, thanks to our strong products and innovative solutions. Our brand and the best in their class “The trust in our models strengthens our determination as a Turkish brand and our motivation to go further on a global scale. Thanks to our entry into CATP’s official product reference catalog, we further reinforce our strong position in France, and at the same time, we are proud to take another big step towards being a pioneer in the future of mobility on a global scale.”
Distributed by Karsan’s authorized sales partner HCI, headquartered near Nantes, the 100 percent electric minibus e-JEST stands out as the company’s most preferred model in France. Thanks to the work carried out in harmony with HCI, which serves as the official distributor of Karsan outside France, in French overseas departments and regions, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland, Karsan is the reliable solution partner of the public transportation transformation in the country.
Karsan e-JEST model has held the title of Europe’s most preferred electric minibus for the last 5 years. E-JEST, which is also Karsan’s best-selling player in France, stands out with its reliability, ease of use and structure suitable for all kinds of urban transportation in the city center. Having the ideal size for narrow streets and small shuttles, e-JEST has a range of 210 kilometers on a single charge, a capacity of 22 passengers with disabled access, a maximum slope capability of 25 percent and zero emissions thanks to BMW’s 100 percent electric technology.
The public transportation expert of narrow streets!
Karsan e-JEST, which has been the most preferred electric minibus in Europe for the last 5 years, stands out as the most preferred model in France with its reliability, ease of use and structure compatible with narrow streets in city centers. Standing out with its compact size in public transportation, e-JEST offers a range of 210 kilometers on a single charge, 22 passenger capacity with disabled access, 25 percent slope climbing ability and zero emissions thanks to BMW’s 100 percent electric technology.
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