Solaris has secured two new contracts in Sweden for the supply of a total of 170 electric buses. The combined value of both agreements exceeds €100 million.
On the one hand, the Swedish operator Nobina Sverige AB has ordered 89 Solaris electric buses for operation in Stockholm, adding to a series of recent orders.
In 2024, Solaris supplied 55 electric buses to Nobina for use on routes in the Swedish capital, along with 28 additional units for the operator’s services in the southern province of Skåne. This latest batch comprises Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric models, scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2026. They will operate on both urban and suburban routes in the Stockholm area.
In addition, VR Sverige AB, one of Sweden's leading public transport operators, will receive 81 electric buses, also of the Solaris Urbino 15 LE model. The new vehicles will enter service in the second quarter of 2026 on suburban routes around Stockholm.
The Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric bus, selected for both contracts, is designed for both urban and suburban transit. Certified as a Class II vehicle, it will mainly operate on intercity and metropolitan routes. Each vehicle will be equipped with high-capacity Solaris High Energy batteries, ensuring an extended operating range. These vehicles will offer a spacious interior and exceptional comfort. They will also be fitted with state-of-the-art driver assistance systems to enhance operation safety. And, as zero-emission vehicles, they will play a vital role in advancing modern, sustainable public transport.
Both contracts represent a further step towards zero-emission mobility in Sweden. The country continues to strengthen its commitment to this type of transport, as - evidenced by the fact that last year 84% of all newly registered city buses in Sweden were zero-emission vehicles. CAF has played an active role in driving the change towards more sustainable urban mobility in recent years, with numerous projects developed across the region.
Solaris has been active in the Swedish market since 2003 and has supplied close to 800 buses, including clean battery and hydrogen-powered vehicles. It should be noted that last year 2024, Solaris delivered a total of 1,525 vehicles across Europe, an increase of almost 5% over the previous year. A major contributor to this success was the record-high share of zero and low-emission units (battery, hydrogen, trolleybuses and hybrids), which accounted for 83% of the year's deliveries.
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