Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Since 1966
Karsan Automotive, officially Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii ve Ticaret A.Ş., is a Turkish manufacturer of commercial vehicles, buses, and passenger cars, founded in 1966. It is headquartered in Turkey, employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, and has an estimated annual revenue band of $250-500 million. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In September 2026, Karsan reported that 150 of its ATAK buses had entered service in Istanbul's public transport network.
Karsan Automotive at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1966
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
60 years in operation (founded 1966).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Karsan Automotive, officially Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii ve Ticaret A.Ş., is a Turkish manufacturer of commercial vehicles, buses, and passenger cars, founded in 1966. It is headquartered in Turkey, employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, and has an estimated annual revenue band of $250-500 million. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In September 2026, Karsan reported that 150 of its ATAK buses had entered service in Istanbul's public transport network.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1966 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Karsan Automotive makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications and lists products including LED, coating, assembly, and emissions-related offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Coating, Assembly, Emissions (source: karsan.com).
Certifications
Karsan Automotive is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — karsan.com
ISO 14001 — karsan.com
ISO 9001 — karsan.com
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — Karsan Partner Wins Milan Tender for 110 Electric Buses - TipRanks.com (tipranks.com)
2026-11-03 — KARSN KARSAN OTOMOTİV SANAYİİ VE TİCARET A.Ş. (İhale Süreci / Sonucu) (hurriyet.com.tr)
2026-09-21 — Istanbul’s Public Transport Gains Strength with 150 Karsan ATAK Buses! - Current News | Karsan (karsan.com)
2026-07-10 — Karsan Announces Executive Leadership Transition - Current News | Karsan (karsan.com)
2026-03-20 — Karsan Targets the Top 5 in Europe with Its Innovative Products and High-Tech Solutions! - Current News | Karsan (karsan.com)
2025-11-19 — Karsan Expands Electric Transformation in Timişoara, Romania! - Current News | Karsan (karsan.com)
Company details
Karsan is described as Turkey's first independent multi-brand vehicle manufacturer, with electric buses under its own ATAK and related brands and a leadership transition announced in July 2026. Karsan Automotive was founded in 1966, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 60 years in operation (founded 1966). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Karsan Automotive make?
Karsan Automotive, officially Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii ve Ticaret A.Ş., is a Turkish manufacturer of commercial vehicles, buses, and passenger cars, founded in 1966. It is headquartered in Turkey, employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, and has an estimated annual revenue band of $250-500 million. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In September 2026, Karsan reported that 150 of its ATAK buses had entered service in Istanbul's public transport network.
When was Karsan Automotive founded?
Karsan Automotive was founded in 1966.
How big is Karsan Automotive?
Karsan Automotive has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Karsan Automotive hold?
Karsan Automotive lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+90 444 5 776
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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