Berlin’s renowned public transport operator, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), has hopped on the electric bus bandwagon with a bang. Their recent order of 50 Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses is set to electrify the bustling streets of Berlin come 2024 and 2025. The goal? To not only reduce the city’s carbon footprint but also to provide a seamless and sustainable urban commute.
But that’s not all. This order is just the tip of the iceberg, as the contract leaves room for an additional 650 articulated e-buses to join the fleet in the future. Berlin’s public transport system is already buzzing with 140 battery-operated Solaris Urbino buses, making the city a hotbed for cutting-edge green transport solutions.
The Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses certainly stand out from the rest. Sporting a 240 kW asynchronous motor and state-of-the-art Solaris High Energy batteries, these featherweight buses boast an impressive operational range while maintaining a trim physique. Not to mention, their flexible recharging process can be done via plug-in sockets or a pantograph.
To top it off, the buses will be equipped with eSConnect, Solaris’ innovative system designed to streamline vehicle servicing and ramp up operational efficiency. It’s like these eco-friendly machines are getting a high-tech makeover to match their environmentally-friendly status.
And guess what? Berlin isn’t the only city hopping on the electric bandwagon. With nearly 2,300 Urbino electric buses already in operation across Europe and orders for over 700 more e-buses in the works, the shift towards greener and more sustainable urban transport is well and truly underway. It’s a delight to see cities across the continent making strides in this direction.
With the impending debut of these new electric buses, Berlin is all set to lead the charge towards a more eco-conscious public transport system. It’s a step in the right direction towards cleaner and greener urban mobility, all while keeping the city’s pulse alive. So, hold onto your seats as Berlin’s streets are about to experience an electrifying transformation!
