Swedish transport giant Scania has announced it has signed one of the largest electric bus deals in its home country’s history with an order for 91 pure battery electric buses for major bus operatorVR.
The order will see the 91 Scania buses battery-electric buses put into service in the Södertälje region of Sweden, with service starting in June next year.
VR Sweden won the contract from local public transport authority SL to provide bus services in Södertälje and Nykvarn in 2025,
Scania, has both production facilities and its headquarters in Södertälje making the local maker a favourite in the area
The deal is an important step in VR Sweden’s long-term investment in sustainable public transport, with a focus on electrification, operational reliability and local presence,
The investment means a continuation of the transition towards fossil-free bus operation for Södertälje, with modern and quiet electric buses adapted for its city traffic.
“The investment is an important step in the transition to electrified public transport and enables reduced local emissions, while ensuring attractive and reliable traffic for passengers as well as a good working environment for drivers and maintenance personnel,” said Anders Frykman, VR Sweden’s bus director.
Scania said that Tthe agreement is fully aligned with Scania’s aim to play a central role in the shift towards sustainable transport, in which electric buses are a key component.
The agreement between VR and Scania extends from development and planning to operation start, vehicle service and long-term support.
“With development and battery assembly in Södertälje, and close cooperation throughout the process, we will offer a solution that is both robust and sustainable,” said Scania Sweden’s key account manager, Christopher Svensson.
“The deal is Scania Sweden’s single largest delivery of battery-electric vehicles to date, and of the 91 units, 32 will be with a 4×2 configuration and 59 with a 6×2*4 configuration, all with 445 kWh of installed energy.
The Fencer f1 BEV buses are based on Scania’s battery-electric bus platform, developed and produced in Europe.
When put into operation, they will contribute to reducing carbon emissions and improving urban environments, fitting the sustainability goals of both VR and Scania.
