IVECO CROSSWAY Low Entry ELEC Secures Busplaner Innovation Award 2025 in Germany
April 14, 2025 – Vénissieux: In another significant milestone for IVECO BUS, the CROSSWAY Low Entry ELEC has clinched the “Busplaner Innovation Award 2025” in the Intercity category.
Voted by the readership of Germany’s respected industry publication Busplaner, the accolade reflects strong market appreciation for the vehicle’s electric innovation and practical performance.
This latest recognition follows a string of successes for the CROSSWAY Low Entry ELEC, which was previously named the “Sustainable Bus of the Year 2024”.
It underscores IVECO BUS’s growing reputation in Europe for delivering smart, sustainable mobility solutions tailored to the needs of today’s transit systems.
Each year, Busplaner highlights cutting-edge advancements in mobility and tourism, inviting readers to vote across 13 categories. This year’s shortlist included 66 products ranging from electric and hybrid buses to intelligent fleet management tools.
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Notably, electric models stood out, making their mark in four of the categories, including intercity transit.
The CROSSWAY platform has been a trusted name in intercity transportation since 2006 and now dominates the European market with a share exceeding 50%.
With the Low Entry ELEC variant, IVECO BUS has re-engineered the platform for a zero-emission future—combining accessibility, seating capacity, and electric efficiency in a package tailored for short- and medium-range operations.
“This award is a testament to our relentless drive to innovate. The CROSSWAY Low Entry ELEC isn’t just about electrification—it’s about creating real, scalable solutions that move us closer to a carbon-neutral transport ecosystem.”
Giorgio Zino, Head of IVECO BUS Europe Commercial Operations
