Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe Orders 40 Solaris Urbino 18 Electric Buses

Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) has signed a contract with Solaris Bus and Coach to deliver 40 Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses, with the first 15 arriving in 2026 and the rest in 2027.

Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB), the public transport operator in Leipzig, has signed a contract with Solaris Bus and Coach to procure 40 articulated Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses. This major step will support the city’s transition to clean, sustainable mobility.

The first 15 buses will arrive in late 2026, followed by the remaining 25 in mid-2027. Equipped with modular drive systems, each bus will accommodate up to 120 passengers, with two dedicated to driver training.

The Urbino 18 electric buses will be powered by Solaris High Energy batteries with a usable capacity of over 570 kWh. The fleet can be charged both at depots via plug-in and on-route through pantographs.

To enhance fleet performance, the buses will be equipped with the eSConnect fleet management system, allowing remote monitoring and preconditioning while charging.

Solaris’ Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe order comes just two days after Nobina Sverige ordered a record 180 Solaris buses for Malmö.

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Safety and Passenger Comfort

The Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses ordered by Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe will feature several advanced safety features:

• Driver assistance system monitoring the road ahead and right-hand side
• Speed assistant
• Driver fatigue and concentration monitoring system
• Automatic passenger counting sensors at all doors

Passengers can expect a modern, comfortable, and safe travel experience, aligned with Leipzig’s growing demand for urban mobility solutions.

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Solaris in Germany

Germany remains a key market for Solaris. Currently, more than 4,500 Solaris buses operate across the country, including 800+ zero-emission vehicles.

Leipzig has already integrated over 200 Solaris buses into its fleet. With this order, the city will introduce its first fully electric Solaris buses, further reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transport.

This collaboration between Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe and Solaris Bus and Coach marks a significant milestone for Leipzig. With the upcoming fleet of 40 Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses, the city is set to strengthen its position as one of Germany’s leaders in eco-friendly public transport.