In 2017, the JEST+ was introduced with a new design, and in 2018, the electric e-JEST. In 202 Karsan entered the Japanese market with e-JEST in a right-hand drive version, and then entered the UK market at the end of last year. In 2014 Karsan received the ‘Best Design Award’ in the Design Türkiye competition with the JEST. The e-JEST is powered by the electrical equipment provided by BMW i.
It offers a range of up to 210 kilometres on a 88 kWh battery. The engine produces 170 HP power and 290 Nm torque. The 6 metre bus is equipped with a 12-inch touchscreen multimedia screen, fully digital instrument panel, keyless start, USB port and providing Wi-Fi compatible infrastructure upon request. Also it has 4-wheel independent suspension system. Continuing its operations at the Hasanağa Factory in Bursa, Karsan continues its production in 3 shifts. Commenting on the subject, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “As Karsan, we have reached an important milestone:
“The number of JEST models we produce in our factory has exceeded 10 thousand. This success is not just a production figure; It is also a symbol of the perseverance and dedication of a passionate team that believes in our vision. We have made this success possible together by working in harmony with the same goal in all processes from logistics to production, from quality to engineering. I would like to sincerely thank all my teammates who contributed to this journey. With the JEST vehicles we have produced, we have increased our market share not only in Türkiye but also in a wide geography extending from Europe to America.”
