Past the Inflection Point: Electric Now Clearly Dominates the City Bus Market - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights a significant milestone in the electrification of city buses across the European Union. In 2025, zero-emission (ZE) buses accounted for 60% of new city bus sales in the EU, with battery-electric buses making up 56% and fuel cell buses 4%. This marks a dramatic increase from just 12% in 2019, demonstrating that heavy vehicles can transition to electric powertrains rapidly. If the current growth rate continues, the EU could achieve 100% ZE city buses by 2028, well ahead of the 2035 target. This progress has been driven initially by frontrunner cities and countries, but future growth will depend on lagging markets catching up, supported by upcoming CO2 standards targeting manufacturers. The article also details the leading countries in ZE bus adoption. Five EU member states—Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, and Slovenia—achieved 100% ZE city bus sales in 202