Consultancy · Bangladesh
Electric Bus Consultancy
for Bangladesh
From route feasibility to BRTA registration — we help operators, schools, factories and cities deploy electric buses that actually make money. Built on the team that put Bangladesh's first homegrown EVs on the road.
Who this is for
Electric buses cut fuel cost per km dramatically — but only when the route, charging plan, duty structure and registration are engineered correctly. That is what we do.
What we deliver
Route & Feasibility Study
Route energy modelling, passenger load analysis, bus sizing, and a go/no-go feasibility report with per-km operating economics for your specific routes.
OEM Sourcing & Procurement
Vetted electric bus manufacturers from our OEM network, spec comparison, factory due diligence, quotation negotiation and CIF contracting.
Customs, Duty & Landed Cost
Correct HS code classification, total tax incidence calculation, SRO exemption analysis and a landed-cost model — before you sign anything.
BRTA Approval & Registration
Type approval, fitness and registration handled end-to-end with the regulator, drawing on our track record registering EVs in Bangladesh.
Charging & Depot Infrastructure
Depot charging design, load calculation, utility coordination, and solar-hybrid options to bring your energy cost per km even lower.
TCO, Financing & Carbon Credits
Total cost of ownership vs diesel, financing structuring with partner banks, and carbon-credit pathways for your fleet's verified CO₂ savings.
How it works
Discovery Call
Free 45-minute session on your routes, fleet size and budget. We tell you honestly if electric doesn't fit yet.
Feasibility Report
Route modelling, bus shortlist, landed cost, charging plan and TCO — one decision-ready document.
Procurement & Compliance
We run OEM negotiation, import, customs clearance and BRTA registration on your behalf.
Deployment & Support
Driver training, depot commissioning, telematics setup and ongoing maintenance planning.
Why Palki Motors
We build EVs, we don't just advise
Bangladesh's first homegrown electric vehicle company — engineering, battery and assembly experience in-house.
Regulatory track record
Real experience with BRTA type approval, NBR duty structures and EV policy — not theory.
Direct OEM relationships
A working sourcing network of Chinese electric bus manufacturers, with factory-level contacts.
Globally recognised
Winner of the $1M Zayed Sustainability Prize for our EV work in Bangladesh.
"An electric bus is not a vehicle purchase. It is an energy system, a duty structure and a route plan — bought together."
— Mustafa Al Momin, Founder & CEO, Palki Motors
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric bus cost in Bangladesh?
Landed cost depends on bus size, battery capacity and the applicable duty structure. Our feasibility report gives you an exact landed-cost model — including customs duty, VAT and total tax incidence — before you commit to any OEM.
Can electric buses be registered with BRTA?
Yes. Electric vehicles are registrable in Bangladesh, and we manage the type approval, fitness and registration process end-to-end as part of our consultancy.
What is the running cost compared to a diesel bus?
Electricity per km is typically a fraction of diesel cost per km. The exact saving depends on your route profile and tariff — this is the core of our TCO analysis.
Do you help with charging infrastructure?
Yes — depot charging design, electrical load assessment, utility coordination, and solar-hybrid options are part of our infrastructure service.
Do you sell electric buses yourselves?
We source them for you from vetted OEM partners and manage the import, so your interests — not a dealer's margin — drive the specification.
Get your free fleet assessment
Tell us your routes and fleet size. We'll tell you what an electric bus fleet would really cost — and whether it's worth it.