BK Modi's 'Smart Dreams' to build electric buses with BYD

Singapore-based entrepreneur Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Modi announced his entry into the electric vehicle industry by launching the 'Smart Dreams' brand. Smart Dreams has joined hands with Build Your Dreams (BYD) Auto Industry Co. Ltd to produce electric vehicles in India and has inaugurated an electric bus manufacturing facility in ModiCiti, near NCT Delhi.

Smart Dreams will be producing a range of electric vehicles in India, with a primary focus on the public transport sector, including e-buses and e-taxis. Smart Dreams has also offered two pure-electric buses to the Delhi Government for a free trial. These buses are currently being tested on a commercial route pre-allocated by the Delhi Transport Corporation.

The bus model is air-conditioned and has a battery life of more than 4,000 recharging cycles. It can cover a distance of 250 kms with a fully charged battery. Further, the battery used is recyclable.

With pollution and congestion levels on the rise, the company is expecting more incentives from the government to encourage industry players and citizens to adopt electric vehicles.