According to European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) data, the number of new electric buses registered in Europe has skyrocketed in early 2025:
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From January to September 2025, 6,444 electric buses were registered across the EU — that’s a 49% increase compared to the same period last year.
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If you include the UK and EFTA countries, the number goes up to 9,346 units, a 52% jump year-on-year.
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Electric (and plug-in hybrid) buses now account for 22% of all new bus registrations (for buses over 3.5 tons).
What’s Driving the Growth?
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The overall bus and coach market grew by 3.6%, reaching 28,417 units by the end of Q3.
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Major markets like Poland (+16.9%) and Germany (+12.8%) saw strong growth.
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On the flip side: Italy, Spain, and France saw declines in their total bus markets.
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Despite the electric boom, hybrid-electric buses dropped by 32.7%, and diesel buses — while still dominant — fell slightly in market share.
Country Highlights
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Italy almost doubled its electric bus registrations to 912 units, helped by regional funds and public tenders.
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Belgium saw a massive 389% spike, Sweden jumped 484%, and Austria grew by 71% in electric bus registrations.
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Germany delivered over 1,000 e-buses, but the UK remains Europe’s largest single e-bus market, with 2,117 units registered.
Chariot Motors: The shift toward electric buses in Europe is accelerating quickly. As an innovator in electric mobility, we offer out fast charging UC and slow charging battery electric buses to all private and public transport operators in Europe.
Source: Sustainablebus.com
