Globally, public transportation systems are undergoing a rapid transformation process due to environmental concerns and technological developments. Karsan, which is at the forefront of this transformation, is making a name for itself in the European market with its innovative electric vehicles developed with the vision of “One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility.” The results of DVV Media Group’s 2024 European Minibus and Bus Market Report once again reveal Karsan’s success in this area. According to the report, Karsan’s e-ATAK model has consolidated its leadership for the fifth consecutive time with a 29% market share in the electric minibus market. This success proves that Karsan is an important player shaping the future of public transportation not only in Türkiye but also in the global arena.
Sustained Leadership in Europe: The Success of e-JEST and e-ATAK
Karsan is a pioneer of transformation with its electric and autonomous public transportation solutions, especially in Europe and around the world. The company's strong product range and visionary approach allow it to continue its leadership tradition in the European market. Karsan, which has established a dominance in the electric public transportation minibus segment with its e-JEST model, is also making a significant difference to its competitors in the electric midibus market with its e-ATAK.
DVV Media Group’s 2024 report confirms that Karsan is the most preferred brand in Europe in the electric public transport minibus and electric midibus segments. In this context, Karsan e-ATAK continues its leadership in the European electric midibus market for the fifth year with a 29% market share. Similarly, Karsan e-JEST is at the top of the European public transport minibus market for the fifth consecutive year with a 37% market share and 255 units sold. These data clearly show how strong Karsan is in both segments in the European market.
CEO Okan Baş's Evaluation and Future Vision
Karsan CEO Okan Baş stated that 2024 was a successful year for the company and expressed that they were proud to carry their leading position in Europe to the fifth year. Baş emphasized that this success achieved with the e-JEST and e-ATAK models in an environment of intense competition is not only the result of the quality of the products, but also the devoted efforts of Karsan's more than 2500 employees.
Okan Baş defined Karsan e-JEST as the expert of its segment and stated that they will have 2024% of the under 8-ton electric public transport minibus market in Europe by 37 and that one out of every three vehicles sold in this segment will be an e-JEST. Baş stated that Karsan e-ATAK has reached a 29% share in the European electric minibus market and is the pioneer of the 8-meter transformation and said that people in many European countries from Italy to Greece, Luxembourg to France have safe and environmentally friendly journeys with e-ATAKs. Expressing his belief that the success of both models, which has been ongoing for five years, will continue in the coming period, Okan Baş added that they will always continue to work to do better with their expertise in public transport and their investments in innovative technologies.
Karsan’s leadership in the European electric public transportation market, confirmed by the DVV Media Group report, is a concrete indicator of the company’s “One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility” vision. The fact that the e-JEST and e-ATAK models are at the top for the fifth consecutive year can be considered as evidence of Karsan’s sustainable success thanks to its innovative products, customer-focused approach and strong R&D studies. The company’s expertise in public transportation and future-oriented technology investments signal that Karsan will continue to be a major player in the global market in the coming period. Karsan’s success also increases the international competitiveness of the Turkish automotive industry and makes significant contributions to the country’s economy.
