Karsan, the technology-driven global mobility brand for next-generation public transportation, made a significant impact at CES 2026, one of the world’s premier technology events. Presenting its field-proven autonomous models, the brand officially introduced its “Karsan AI” (Autonomous Intelligence) vision to the global stage. Karsan CEO Okan Baş described the initiative as “Karsan Autonomous Intelligence,” stating: “Karsan AI is positioned as a mobility intelligence that perceives, makes real-time decisions, and continuously learns. The future is not just electric; it is also intelligent.”
With its vision of being “One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility,” Karsan continues to lead the transformation of global public transport. By participating in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, the brand utilized the world’s largest tech platform to showcase its latest innovations and field-proven autonomous expertise.
Karsan participated in CES 2026, held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a technology brand shaping the global future of mobility. Karsan AI represents a holistic approach to the smart mobility era, moving the brand’s “Electric Evolution” journey to the next level.
Karsan CEO Okan Baş emphasized that the vision extends beyond zero-emission vehicles: “Karsan AI perceives, acts, and evolves. This vision proves that Karsan is not just manufacturing vehicles but designing the future of cities. Our success in autonomous technology stems from strong partnerships and an end-to-end solution approach. With our partner ADASTEC, we don’t just offer an autonomous vehicle; we provide a reliable, regulation-compliant, and sustainable autonomous mobility ecosystem from the production line to open-traffic operation.”
Stressing that CES is more than just an exhibition, Okan Baş characterized the event as a strategic technology move toward becoming a global brand: “At CES 2026, we shared our Karsan AI philosophy with visitors from all over the world. Our autonomous and electric vehicles are already part of daily life in North America (USA, Canada), Japan, and across Europe. People already know our products; at CES, we chose to showcase the vision and intelligence behind them to build lasting connections with tech-savvy audiences.”
Okan Baş highlighted that autonomous public transport is no longer a dream but a reality:
Proven Track Record: Karsan’s Level 4 Autonomous e-ATAK has been operating in real traffic with real passengers for years.
Global Projects: Between 2021 and 2024, Karsan launched 7 autonomous projects across Europe and the USA, including the world’s first autonomous bus to carry ticketed passengers through tunnels in Stavanger, Norway.
Rapid Growth: In 2025 alone, 9 new autonomous projects were initiated in 7 European countries. Karsan will soon reach a total of 16 projects across 12 countries.
Reliability: The brand has recorded over 160,000 kilometers of autonomous driving experience, carrying more than 60,000 passengers with a 99.5% success rate.
Karsan also introduced the Autonomous e-JEST at CES 2026. This model combines four years of autonomous field experience from the e-ATAK with the global success of the e-JEST, which has been a benchmark for urban transport for seven years.
Market Demand: Karsan has already received its first 10 orders for the Autonomous e-JEST from North America.
Strategic Deployment: While the Autonomous e-ATAK serves larger-scale needs in Europe, the Autonomous e-JEST targets compact, flexible, and on-demand mobility needs in the North American market.
Addressing the ultimate goal of autonomous public transport, Okan Baş concluded: “Global driver shortages and rising operational costs are driving cities toward autonomous solutions. Our goal is to implement true driverless systems where the safety driver is completely removed, in parallel with developing regulations. At CES 2026, we sent a clear message: The mobility of the future will be electric, intelligent, autonomous, and—most importantly—bring real value to human life. Karsan will continue to be one step ahead in this future.”
