Force Traveller EV targets January to March 2027 launch

Force Motors is targeting January to March 2027 for Traveller EV variants, with final testing underway and an electric ambulance expected.

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By Ashutosh

Automotive Journalist

Source: Maxabout.comPublished Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 01:14 PM IST

Force Motors is targeting January to March 2027 for the launch of electric variants of its Traveller commercial van. The company’s managing director, Prasan Firodia, said development is complete and final testing and type approval with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) are underway. An electric ambulance is expected among the initial applications.

Where the Traveller EV programme stands

Detail	What is known
Launch window	January to March 2027 is the company’s target
Testing	Final testing and ARAI homologation are underway
Initial applications	An electric ambulance is expected. The full lineup is pending
Price and specifications	Pricing, certified range, charging time and final configurations are undisclosed

Illustration of a camouflaged Force Traveller EV prototype with the January to March 2027 target and testing status — Editorial illustration based on a reported camouflaged prototype. The production body and ambulance configuration are still to be shown.

What fleet operators will need to check

The Traveller platform serves several kinds of fleets, including school transport, employee shuttles and ambulances. A predictable daily route with a regular overnight stop can make it easier to plan depot charging. An ambulance operator will also need to account for unpredictable dispatches and power use from climate control and medical equipment.

For operators comparing the upcoming variants, certified range at the relevant load, available charging power, turnaround time and the approved seating or medical configuration will matter more than the launch window alone. Those details are still to come. Force already lists the e-Traveller Smart Citibus separately, so operators should check which published specifications apply to the vehicle they are considering.

Is the Urbania EV coming at the same time?

Force Motors is also developing an electric Urbania people carrier. The company indicated that it was at an earlier stage, with homologation still ahead, and gave no Urbania EV launch date. The January to March target applies to the Traveller programme.

For Indian fleets, the next milestones are completed type approval and release of the final variant list, prices and certified specifications.

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