Berlin’s public transit operator BVG has decided to take advantage of Solaris’ years of experience in manufacturing electric buses. The company has ordered 15 zero-emission, 12-meter vehicles, which will arrive in the capital of Germany in 2019.
The vehicles ordered by BVG are the same Solaris Urbino 12 electric which won the 2017 "Bus of the Year" award. There are already 5 electric buses from Solaris in operation on the streets of Berlin and the new order will bring in a further 15 more zero-emissions vehicles with the green dachshund logo.
The battery buses for Berlin will be powered by axles with integrated traction motors. The energy will be stored in a set of Solaris High Energy type batteries with a total capacity of 240 kWh, and its replenishment will be carried out through a plug-in socket, which is the standard solution for Solaris electric buses. In buses for Berlin there will be, among others features, a passenger compartment air conditioning installed. 10 double USB sockets which allow to charge mobile devices while traveling will make another convenience for the passengers. The vehicles can accommodate a maximum of 65 passengers, 28 of them seated. Eight seats will be available from the low floor, making it easier for people with reduced mobility to take their seats.
Right now there are 27 Solaris electric buses in total operating the streets of German cities, including Brunswick, Hannover, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Dresden.
Information Solaris
Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. is one of the leading producers of city and intercity buses in Europe. It focuses in particular on the development of zero-emission vehicles, i. e. electric and hydrogen buses as well as trolleybuses. This has resulted in the widest zero-emission product range in the European market and a leading position in this segment with a market share of 15.2%. Nearly 25,000 Solaris vehicles have been delivered so far and they ply the streets in 850 towns and cities across 33 countries located throughout Europe as well as beyond it. Solaris is part of the Spanish CAF Group (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) S.A. From conception, to the design and manufacturing phases, all Solaris buses are produced in Poland. Moreover, all activities undertaken by the manufacturer are in line with the brand’s mission, which is reflected in the motto “We are changing the image of public transport”. Solaris also actively partners with public transport operators and provides them with comprehensive support in their transition to zero-emission mobility.
Additional information
Mateusz Figaszewski
E-mobility Development & Market Intelligence Director
mateusz.figaszewski@solarisbus.com
