EMT Valencia Orders 84 MAN Electric Buses In Spain
Valencia’s municipal transport company has placed a large order of MAN electric buses in Spain, including 57 electric buses and 27 hybrid buses.
German manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus has secured its largest electric bus order in Spain, with EMT Valencia placing an order for 84 next-generation city buses. The move supports the city’s aggressive push toward fleet electrification and emission reduction.
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Contract Details and Bus Specifications
- Total Order Value: ~50 million EUR
- Number of Buses:
- 57 MAN Lion’s City 12 E: fully electric, 12-metre buses
- 27 MAN Lion’s City 18 EfficientHybrid: 18-metre articulated hybrid buses
- Delivery Timeline: Staged deliveries starting end of 2026
- Maintenance: The contract includes full vehicle servicing support
Supporting EMT Valencia’s Sustainable Transit Goals
- Fleet Modernisation Target: 218 new electric and hybrid buses by 2028
- Investment Scope: 170 million EUR allocated for EMT Valencia’s fleet renewal
- Diesel Reduction Goal: Diesel buses to account for less than 7% of the fleet by 2027
- Average Fleet Age: Strategy aims to significantly lower the average age of operating buses
MAN’s Position in the Spanish e-Bus Market
- Growing Presence: MAN’s electric buses are already operational in multiple Spanish cities including Valencia
- User Satisfaction: Positive feedback from operators, drivers, and passengers has driven the expansion
- Sustainability Vision: “The aim is to make public transport in the metropolis as sustainable as possible,” said Robert Katzer, Head of Sales & Product Bus, MAN
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About the MAN Electric Buses In Spain
- Lion’s City 12 E:
- 100% battery-electric
- Optimised for dense urban traffic and emission-free operation
- Lion’s City 18 EfficientHybrid:
- Combines internal combustion with regenerative braking
- Designed to reduce fuel use and CO₂ output on busy city routes
The MAN electric buses in Spain mark a significant step toward sustainable urban mobility, representing one of the largest single electric bus orders in the country to date.
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