European electric bus market grew nearly 50% to 11,607 units in 2025 as MAN and BYD more than triple volumes

Electric bus registrations in Europe reached 11,607 units in 2025 for vehicles above 8 tonnes GVW, representing a +48% on the 7,855 registered in 2024.

MAN and BYD recorded the strongest increases among major manufacturers in 2025, with registrations rising to 1,409 units for MAN (+224%) and 1,305 units for BYD (+206%), both gaining significant market share. Mercedes also expanded volumes to 1,395 electric buses (+52%), maintaining a broadly stable market share around 12%.

The dataset covers the markets of EU27 together with the United Kingdom, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Serbia and Ukraine and excludes trolleybuses. The figures are compiled from national statistics bodies and included in the 2025 Annual Report on European Bus Data released by DVV Media Group.

Zero-emission buses reached 60% of EU city bus market in 2025, while one quarter of the total market (then including coaches) was covered by ‘electrically-chargeable’ buses.

Registrations had reached 7,855 units in 2024, growing 22% compared with 2023. The momentum continued into the following year: more than 8,000 electric buses were already registered between January and September.

Yutong remains market leader as MAN and BYD expand volumes

Yutong retained the leading position in the European electric bus market with 1,801 registrations, increasing from 1,092 units in 2024. The manufacturer expanded its market share from 14.0% to 15.5%, consolidating its lead. The most significant shift in the ranking comes from MAN, whose registrations rose from 435 units in 2024 to 1,409 in 2025, representing +224% growth. This increase lifted the manufacturer’s market share from 5.6% to 12.1%, moving it into second position in the European market.

Daimler Buses recorded 1,395 registrations, up from 918 units in 2024 (+52%). Its market share remained broadly stable at around 12%, moving from 11.8% to 12.0%.

BYD posted one of the strongest increases in the market, with registrations rising from 426 units to 1,305 buses (+206%). As a result, its market share expanded from 5.5% to 11.2%, bringing the manufacturer close to the top tier of the ranking. These four manufacturers, all together, made half of the European e-bus market last year.

Mixed developments among other major manufacturers

Iveco Bus increased registrations to 1,091 units (from 821 in 2024, +33%), although its market share declined from 10.6% to 9.4%. Wrightbus recorded 921 buses, slightly above 861 units in 2024, but its share dropped more significantly from 11.1% to 7.9% as the overall market expanded. Solaris posted one of the strongest increases in the segment, with registrations rising from 460 to 882 buses (+92%), lifting its market share from 5.9% to 7.6%. Volvo Buses also increased volumes to 364 units (+34% from 272 in 2024), while its share edged down from 3.5% to 3.1%. In contrast, VDL Bus & Coach recorded 353 registrations, declining from 401 units in 2024 (-12%), with market share falling from 5.2% to 3.0%.