"New bus registrations in the European Union totalled 10,964 units in Q1 2026, marking a 24.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Among the largest markets, Germany recorded a 34.7% increase, followed by Italy at +23.7% and France at +22%."
"Electrically-chargeable bus registrations in the EU increased by 36% in the first quarter of 2026. Their market share rose to 21.8%, up from 20% in Q1 2025."
"Diesel buses remained the dominant powertrain, with registrations increasing by 24.8% and accounting for 65.7% of the total market. Hybrid-electric buses declined by 10.6%, representing 5.1% of registrations."
In the first quarter of 2026, EU bus registrations reached 10,964 units, marking a 24.5% increase from 2025. Germany, Italy, and France saw significant growth, while Spain and the UK experienced declines. Electrically-chargeable bus registrations surged by 36%, capturing 21.8% of the market. Diesel buses remained the most prevalent powertrain, with a 24.8% increase, while hybrid-electric registrations fell by 10.6%. The overall growth in the bus sector outpaced vans and trucks, indicating a strong trend towards electrification.
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