Europe Electric Bus Market Research Report: Forecast (2022-27)

By Propulsion Type (Battery Electric Bus (BEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus (PHEV), Fuel Cell Electric Bus (FCEV)), By Battery Type (Lithium Ion, Nickel-metal hydride battery, Othe......rs (Lead-Acid Batteries, Ultracapacitors)), By Application (Intercity, Intracity), By End User (Private, Government), By Length of Bus (Less the 9M, 9-15M, 15-20M, Above 20M), By Battery Capacity (100-200 kWh, 200-300 kWh, Above 300 kWh), By Range (100-200 miles, Above 200 miles), By Country (The UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, The Netherlands, Rest of Europe), By Company (Solaris Bus & Coach, IVECO Bus, Traton Group, AB Volvo, Mercedes-Benz Group AG,, EBUSCO, BYD Auto Co. Ltd., Van Hool, VDL Bus & Coach, EvoBus GmbH, Others) Read more

  • Automotive
  • Sep 2022
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Market Definition

Electric Buses are vehicles that attain their propulsion & accessory systems by zero-emissions electricity sources like batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, & overhead wires, among others. These buses are also called e-buses and can recharge through regenerative braking systems, solar panels, off-board chargers, & storage battery banks, among others. Usually, these vehicles function by sending a signal to the powertrain system controller for high-voltage battery power & converting the stored chemical energy into electrical energy.

Electric Buses allow drivers to accelerate more responsively and witness exceptional driving experience & bus performance. Backed by the environment-friendly & lower maintenance & fuel costs perks, these buses are gaining widespread adoption and substantial encouragement by the governments of different countries across Europe as an alternative to conventional buses.

Market Insights

The Europe Electric Bus Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 16.66% during the forecast period, i.e., 2022-27. The market is driven by the presence of stringent limitations by the governments of different countries in the region to curb the mounting emissions, where pollution from automobiles has been the prominent cause. It, in turn, is demonstrating a rise in the adoption of electric vehicles, including buses, curating the market dynamics & instigating the leading players to increase their development, production, and distribution capacities for these vehicles.

Besides, the active participation of the prominent players in the development of hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric buses is also playing a significant role in driving the demand for e-buses across Europe. Moreover, battery manufacturers, on the other hand, are also investing in the production of cost-effective & technologically advanced batteries to promulgate the demand for e-bus and stimulate the overall market.

Report Coverage Details
Study Period Historical Data: 2017-20
Base Year: 2021
Forecast Period: 2022-27
CAGR 16.66%
Country Covered The UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, The Netherlands, Rest of Europe
Key Companies Profiled Solaris Bus & Coach, IVECO Bus, Traton Group, AB Volvo, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, EBUSCO, BYD Auto Co. Ltd., Van Hool, VDL Bus & Coach, EvoBus GmbH, Others
Unit Denominations USD Million/Billion

 

Additionally, the growing awareness among people about the benefits of e-buses overall diesel alternatives, particularly in terms of exhaust emissions, air quality & the lower total cost of ownership (TCO), are propelling the deployment of these vehicles for public transportation. Backed by these benefits, the governments of different countries in the region are setting targets to accelerate the adoption of e-buses. For instance:

  • The Netherlands is mandating 100% sales of Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) public transport buses, aiming till 2025, alongside a 100% ZEV fleet by 2030 to replace all vehicles running on fossil fuels. 

The governments of different regional countries are signing initiatives like European Clean Bus Deployment Initiative to increase the deployment of clean buses and hinting toward the presence of lucrative opportunities for the players to make significant contributions to the market growth through 2027. Furthermore, plans and initiatives for the development of robust charging infrastructure for electric buses shall also make a mark in the industry expansion. For instance:

  • In 2021, the Netherlands registered all new urban buses as zero-emission, instigating other countries to catch up. On the other hand, Poland made robust progress, depicting a significant rise in its new urban buses and placing itself far ahead of countries like Germany, Italy, Spain & France.

Key Trends in the Europe Electric Bus Market

  • Government Mandates for Electrification of Transit System

As concerns over the ill effects of air pollution & emission on human health & environment are mounting rapidly, alongside the skyrocketing prices of fossil fuels, the demand for greener, cleaner, and cost-effective alternatives is escalating swiftly. It, in turn, is also influencing the demand for Electric Vehicles, including Buses, replacing Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) buses across Europe. In fact, by the time it is 2030, Europe shall demonstrate an approximately 67% surge in the sales of zero-emission buses, which would reflect a fleet size of 65,000 e-buses. 

In the same line, various governing agencies in the region are also participating actively in the industry and contributing through the implementation of intense emissions regulations, propelling the demand & sales for electric buses as a zero-emission solution. Since such moves allow cities to meet their environmental goals without compromising the transportation infrastructure, it is set to have a growing & opportunistic future for the industry in the coming years. 

  1. Market Segmentation
  2. Introduction
    1. Research Process
    2. Assumptions
    3. Market Definition
  3. Executive Summary
  4. Impact of COVID-19 on the Europe Electric Bus Market
  5. European Government Initiatives for Adoption of Electric Buses, By Country
  6. Europe Electric Bus Market Trends & Insights
  7. Europe Electric Bus Market Dynamics
    1. Growth Drivers
    2. Challenges
  8. Europe Electric Bus Market Hotspot & Opportunities
  9. Europe Electric Bus Market Government Regulations & Policies, 2017-2027F
  10. Europe Electric Bus Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Unit Sold
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Propulsion Type
        1. Battery Electric Bus (BEV)
        2. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus (PHEV)
        3. Fuel Cell Electric Bus (FCEV)
      2. By Battery Type
        1. Lithium Ion
        2. Nickel-metal hydride battery
        3. Others (Lead-Acid Batteries, Ultracapacitors)
      3. By Application
        1. Intercity
        2. Intracity
      4. By End User
        1. Private
        2. Government
      5. By Length of Bus
        1. Less the 9M
        2. 9-15M
        3. 15-20M
        4. Above 20M
      6. By Battery Capacity
        1. 100-200 kWh
        2. 200-300 kWh
        3. Above 300 kWh
      7. By Range
        1. 100-200 miles
        2. Above 200 miles
      8. By Country
        1. The UK
        2. Germany
        3. Italy
        4. France
        5. Spain
        6. Poland
        7. Sweden
        8. Belgium
        9. The Netherlands
        10. Rest of Europe
      9. By Competitors
        1. Competition Characteristics
        2. Market Share & Analysis
  11. The UK Electric Bus Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Unit Sold
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Propulsion Type
      2. By Battery Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
      5. By Length of Bus
      6. By Battery Capacity
      7. By Range
  12. Germany Electric Bus Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Unit Sold
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Propulsion Type
      2. By Battery Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
      5. By Length of Bus
      6. By Battery Capacity
      7. By Range
  13. Italy Electric Bus Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Unit Sold
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Propulsion Type
      2. By Battery Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
      5. By Length of Bus
      6. By Battery Capacity
      7. By Range
  14. France Electric Bus Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Unit Sold
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Propulsion Type
      2. By Battery Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
      5. By Length of Bus
      6. By Battery Capacity
      7. By Range
  15. Spain Electric Bus Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Unit Sold
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Propulsion Type
      2. By Battery Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
      5. By Length of Bus
      6. By Battery Capacity
      7. By Range
  16. Poland Electric Bus Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Unit Sold
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Propulsion Type
      2. By Battery Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
      5. By Length of Bus
      6. By Battery Capacity
      7. By Range
  17. Sweden Electric Bus Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Unit Sold
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Propulsion Type
      2. By Battery Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
      5. By Length of Bus
      6. By Battery Capacity
      7. By Range
  18. Belgium Electric Bus Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Unit Sold
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Propulsion Type
      2. By Battery Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
      5. By Length of Bus
      6. By Battery Capacity
      7. By Range
  19. The Netherlands Electric Bus Market Outlook, 2017-2027F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Unit Sold
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Propulsion Type
      2. By Battery Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
      5. By Length of Bus
      6. By Battery Capacity
      7. By Range
  20. Europe Electric Bus Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Success & Growth
  21. Competitive Outlook
    1. Competition Matrix
      1. Application Portfolio
      2. Brand Specialization
      3. Target Markets
      4. Target Applications
      5. Research & Development
      6. Strategic Alliances
      7. Strategic Initiatives
    2. Company Profiles (Business Description, Product Segments, Business Segments, Financials, Strategic Alliances/ Partnerships, Future Plans)
      1. Solaris Bus & Coach
      2. IVECO Bus
      3. Traton Group
      4. AB Volvo
      5. Mercedes-Benz Group AG,
      6. EBUSCO
      7. BYD Auto Co. Ltd.
      8. Van Hool
      9. VDL Bus & Coach
      10. EvoBus GmbH
      11. Others
  22. Disclaimer


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