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FROST & SULLIVAN HONORS KARSAN AS THE "COMPANY OF THE YEAR" IN EUROPE!

Frost & Sullivan Honors Karsan as the "Company of the Year" in Europe!
Karsan Named as the “Company of the Year” for the Fields of Minibus and Autonomous in Europe!
Karsan Continues to Take Huge Steps to Become a Global Brand!

Playing a leading role in transforming public transport worldwide with the vision of being "One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility", Karsan has achieved a great success, having been selected as the "Company of the Year" in Europe by Frost & Sullivan, one of the top consulting firms in the business world. Stating that Karsan, with its unique positioning and bold vision, continues to take significant strides towards becoming a world brand, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said: "This is a great success for us. This award demonstrates that our work, which we do differently, is also recognized globally. Such awards serve as a source of light, a strength, and a motivation for our journey to the future. We are honored to be recognized with such a prestigious award for our innovative contribution to the industry. Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK, the world's first Level 4 Autonomous public transport vehicle, has carried over 35,000 passengers in real traffic conditions in four years and reached an autonomous driving experience of over 100,000 kilometers. We confidently keep growing and developing in this field."

Assuming a pioneering role in transforming public transportation worldwide to electric and autonomous, Karsan continues to collect global rewards with its innovative product and service approach. Offering service with next-generation vehicles that it has developed by merging cutting-edge technology into public transport, Karsan has achieved substantial success, having been honored by Frost & Sullivan. Frost & Sullivan, an American firm that has been providing growth strategies, technology research, and industrial consulting services in global markets for nearly 65 years, honors companies every year that exhibit visionary innovation, leading performance, and highlevel customer satisfaction with this prestigious award. For the year 2025, Karsan was deemed worthy of this esteemed award due to its leadership in transforming public transport to electric and autonomous vehicles. Karsan, which stands out from its competitors owing to its dedication to increasing sustainability, promoting accessibility, adopting meticulous test protocols and protecting advanced technology according to the evaluations, has received Frost & Sullivan's the Company of the Year in Europe Award for 2025 in the field of electric minibus and autonomous with its strong marketing and sales performance in the global markets.

This award indicates that the world has been aware of Karsan!
Karsan has been entitled to receive the "Company of the Year" award as a result of extensive research in the headlines of providing solutions to unmet needs, creating visionary scenarios through mega trends, implementing best practices, leadership focus, financial performance, price-performance value, customer service experience, user experience, customer purchasing experience and brand value. Noting that Karsan, with a bold vision and rapid global growth, continues to take firm steps towards becoming a world brand, Karsan CEO Okan Baş stated: "This is an enormous success for us. This award demonstrates that our work, which we do differently, is also recognized globally. These awards serve as a constant source of light, a strength, and a motivation for our journey to the future. We are honored to be recognized with such a prestigious award for our innovative contribution to the industry.”

We've covered 100 thousand kilometers in real-world autonomous driving !
Assuming a pioneering role in transforming public transport worldwide to electric and autonomous, Karsan continues to garner global recognition with its visionary approach, technology leadership, and customer-oriented service strategy. In this regard, being deemed worthy of the Company of the Year 2025 Award in the Minibus and Autonomous Transport category for Europe by the American consulting giant Frost & Sullivan has reinforced Karsan's position that steers transformation in the sector. Karsan CEO Okan Baş said the following in his remarks on the subject: "As Karsan, we include not only a vehicle but also a vision in transportation. Today, we serve the cities of the future with over 2,000 electric vehicles in 27 countries on 3 continents. With our Autonomous e-ATAK model featuring Level 4 autonomous driving technology, we have covered 100,000 kilometers in real traffic conditions and carried over 35,000 passengers. This is not only an engineering feat but also a paradigm shift in public transport for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.” Its e-JEST model has enabled Karsan, which has adapted to the narrow roads of European cities owing to its electric vehicle portfolio, to dominate the European electric minibus market for five consecutive years with a market share exceeding 37%. The Autonomous e-ATAK, featuring Level 4 autonomy, has accomplished numerous technological firsts with 13 projects across 12 countries, including being the first autonomous bus to pass through a tunnel. Karsan remains the first and only representative of this segment in Europe by offering not only autonomous solutions but also electric products ranging from 6-meter to 18-meter vehicles. The company, which entered the UK market with its right-hand drive e-JEST model as of November 2024, leaves its mark on the global success story of a Turkish brand that operates in a sphere spanning from Norway to Japan, from France to Canada. As of today, 82% of all electric public transport vehicles exported to Europe have been manufactured by Karsan.

It outperforms its competitors through maneuverability and comfort!
Frost & Sullivan Analyst Saideep Sudhakar commented on the award and Karsan as follows: “The next wave of zero-carbon cities will focus on autonomous vehicles to address the critical challenges of improving safety and lowering operations costs. Karsan’s bus, Autonomous e-ATAK, provides zero emission transit and eliminates human errors in traffic. The vehicle detects road and environmental conditions on defined routes, removing the need for human control. It can also perform driverless operations, such as approaching stops; managing stop times, passenger boarding and alighting; and responding to intersections, crossings, and traffic lights. Karsan buses also outshine competitor brands in their compact design, high maneuverability, and passenger comfort. Its 60-year heritage in Türkiye’s minibüs market and extensive knowledge of European countries’transportation needs further contribute to its success in developing climate-friendly minibus products. Karsan manages the entire automotive value chain from R&D to production, marketing, sales, and after-sales activities, enabling it to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative products and services in the public transportation sector. Karsan’s heavy investments in distribution and after-sales services have ensured repeat orders from most European countries.”

Karsan Highlights its Technologies at the UITP Summit 2025 !

An Exclusive Model by Karsan for Transport to Neighbouring Cities and Suburban Areas: e-ATA LE ! 

e-ATA LE to Hit the Road in Neighbouring Cities and Suburban Areas !
 

A leading company in transforming global public transport into electric and autonomous vehicles, as evidenced by its vision of “being one step ahead in the future of mobility”, Karsan was in the spotlight with its next-gen technologies at the UITP Summit 2025, which was held from 15-18 June in Hamburg. Karsan’s new fully-electric model e-ATA LE, developed for transportation from city centres to neighbouring cities and for long-range suburban lines, made its debut on the opening day of the fair on 16 June. A Class 2 segment vehicle, e-ATA LE was exclusively developed for one or two hour-long hybrid destinations including distant places within the city and close-range intercity lines. Class 2 is currently an important segment in the European public transport ecosystem. However, Karsan’s new solution sets a higher standard in this field by enhancing mileage, passenger comfort and operational efficiency. With its new e-ATA LE model, Karsan provides a powerful response to increasing sustainability demands from public authorities and the efficiency expectations of fleet operators. In a statement Karsan’s CEO Okan Baş said: “We are very happy to have introduced our new model e-ATA LE for the first time at the UITP Summit 2025. We believe that this new model will shortly draw a great deal of attention and provide momentum for our brand on its global growth journey. As sustainability transformation is on the rise in public transport, Karsan is committed to responding to the mobility needs of the future from today and leading the sector’s transformation.”

A leading company in transforming global public transport into electric and autonomous vehicles, Karsan continues to participate in international events. Known for its efforts for introducing public transport to next-gen technologies in line its vision of “being one step ahead in the future of mobility”, Karsan attended the UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2025, which was held from 15-18 June in the German city of Hamburg. The summit is attended by more than 10,000 participants from over 100 countries, who find the opportunity to hear the opinions and insights of about 340 professionals from the sector. Karsan attended the UITP Summit 2025, a world’s leading fair in the public transport sector, with its e-JEST, Autonomous e-ATAK and its new model e-ATA LE (Class 2).
 

Suburban Areas and Neighbouring Cities Meet an Electric Comfort: Karsan e-ATA LE !
Specially designed to meet the dynamic needs of close-range intercity lines and distant inner-city lines, e-ATA LE opens the doors to a whole new era in public transport from city centres to suburban areas and neighbouring cities. e-ATA LE provides a cinema-like comfort with its 41 seats, all facing forward and equipped with safety belts and upholstery foam, not to mention its spacious inner space. All of these, along with its capacity to carry up to 90 passengers - including standing passengers, make e-ATA LE perfect for busy lines. Offering four different battery options, a battery with a capacity of up to 528 kWh being one of them, e-ATA LE can cover a distance of over 500 kilometres in real conditions of use. e-ATA LE promises you maximum operational efficiency. Firstly, its 250 kW engine power and 22,000 Nm torque ensure a high performance even when climbing challenging hills. Secondly, it includes a fast charging infrastructure of up to 200 kW and a pantograph charger that can charge a huge part of the batteries in just five minutes.
Speaking about the new model, Karsan’s CEO Okan Baş said: “e-ATA LE addresses the transport needs of long-range inner-city lines, as well as surrounding neighbouring cities, and while doing this, it re-identifies the standards in terms of passenger comfort, energy efficiency and operational flexibility. This model, developed in Class 2 segment - an important segment in the European public transport systems - provides a powerful and sustainable solution for transformation into electric mobility. e-ATA LE not only enhances comfort and distance, but also offers an efficient transport alternative that boasts maximum efficiency even in harsh weather conditions thanks to its advanced driver and passenger air-conditioning system. Driven by our dedication to mobility transformation, we are always taking this vision to even higher levels with each product we develop.”
The heat pumping system in the new e-ATA LE model provides an efficient heating of up to -25°C, and this system also reduces heat-related energy consumption by up to 80%. Thanks to the ergonomically designed driver’s cabin and digital cockpit infrastructure as per the VDV standards, cutting-edge technology meets high driving comfort. Plus, its fully-integrated mirror camera and wide window design maximise the road and surrounding area visibility.

Karsan Stays Strong in Europe in Q1 2025!
A leading company in the electric and autonomous mobility transformation, Karsan not only showcased its new model at the UITP Summit 2025, but also its strong vehicle portfolio that re-identifies the standards in Europe. In addition to promoting its e-ATA LE, Karsan once again demonstrated its leading role in the sector with its e-JEST, an unbeatable leader of the European public transport minibus market for the last five years, and its Level-4 Autonomous e-ATAK, a first in the world to carry passengers in a planned route in the field of autonomous public transport. Karsan also attended a press meeting held on the opening day of the fair and shared data on its performance in the first quarter of 2025. The company revealed that it ranks sixth in the European electric minibus and bus market with a share of 6.2%. It wrapped up the quarter in second place in strategic markets such as the Romanian and Italian markets, and in fourth place in France. Karsan’s electric minibus model e-JEST, on the other hand, reached a market share of 51% in the first three months of the year, maintaining its apparent leadership in its segment. Today, Karsan operates with over 2,000 electric vehicles in 27 countries, and with its electricity experience of over 300 million kilometres, it continues to add new chapters to its strong success story in the field of sustainable mobility.

Karsan to Showcase New Technologies at UITP Summit 2025!

Karsan Introduces e-ATA LE for Long-Distance Urban Transit

With its vision of ‘Being a Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility,’ Karsan, a pioneer in the global transition of public transportation to electric and autonomous vehicles, will participate in the UITP Summit 2025, which will be held in Hamburg from 15 to 18 June, showcasing its new-generation technologies. At the exhibition area opening on 16 June, Karsan will introduce its brand-new 100% electric model, e-ATA LE, designed to meet the long-range public transportation needs of both short-distance intercity routes and extended urban connections, as a sustainable solution in Class 2 for the first time. Commenting on the subject, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, ‘We will be unveiling our new model, the e-ATA LE, for the first time at the UITP Summit 2025. We believe that e-ATA LE will quickly attract strong interest and contribute to our brand's growth journey.’

Karsan, which plays a pioneering role in the transition of public transport to electric and autonomous vehicles worldwide, continues to participate in international organisations. With its vision of being ‘One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility,’ Karsan continues to lead the way in next-generation public transportation and will showcase its innovations at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2025, taking place in Hamburg, Germany, from 15 to 18 June. Over 10,000 participants from more than 100 countries will attend the summit, where approximately 340 industry professionals will share their insights and forecasts with attendees. Karsan will participate in the UITP Summit 2025, one of the world's leading public transport industry exhibitions, with its e-JEST, Autonomous e-ATAK, and brand-new e-ATA LE (Class 2) models.


The new Karsan e-ATA LE makes its debut!
Karsan, which has drawn attention with its exemplary production and service quality in the sector, will showcase the e-JEST, which has completed its fifth consecutive year as the leader in the European electric city minibus market, and the Autonomous e-ATAK, the world's first Level-4 public transport bus capable of operating driverless on a planned route. The brand will also showcase its brand-new e-ATA LE model in the Class 2 category at the fair. Specifically designed to meet the long-range public transportation needs of both short-distance intercity routes and extended urban connections, the e-ATA LE further strengthens Karsan's electric product portfolio. Speaking about the launch of the new model, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “With our e-ATA LE model, we are offering a powerful solution for the electric transformation of Class 2 vehicles, which are in high demand in public transportation. Presenting this new model for the first time at the UITP Summit in Hamburg is an important step for us. We’re proud to share this vision with industry leaders from across Europe. As Karsan, we will continue to lead the way with pioneering models and forward-thinking solutions that shape the future of public transportation.”

Karsan Stands Out with Its Employee Volunteering and Social Responsibility Projects! 

Karsan is on the Great Place to Work® 2025 Social Responsibility & Volunteering List!

With its vision of ‘Being a Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility,’ Karsan, which plays a pioneering role in the transformation of public transportation to electric and autonomous vehicles worldwide, has been selected for the Great Place to Work® 2025 Social Responsibility & Volunteering List with its sustainable projects in the areas of employee volunteering and social responsibility. Karsan CEO Okan Baş, who says that volunteering is not just a side activity at Karsan, said, "It is also an integral part of our business strategy and company culture. Our projects, shaped with the active participation of all our teams, including top management, are developed with employee suggestions and aim to provide social benefits. From gender equality to environmental sustainability, from children's education to supporting disadvantaged groups, these are among our key focus areas."

Karsan, which plays a pioneering role in the global transition of public transportation to electric and autonomous vehicles, continues to attract attention with its high-tech products developed through its flawless production and service philosophy. With its expert team and innovative service approach, Karsan has positioned itself at the top of the industry. In this context, Karsan has been selected for the Great Place to Work® 2025 Social Responsibility & Volunteering List for its sustainable projects in the areas of employee volunteering and social responsibility. Having received the Great Place to Work certification last year, Karsan once again demonstrated its commitment to both customer satisfaction and employee well-being.