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Operator VR Sverige AB orders 81 Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric buses

Operator VR Sverige AB has ordered 81 Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric buses. These vehicles, homologated in Class II, will serve suburban routes around Stockholm. Deliveries are scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.

The Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric model has been designed for both urban and suburban transport. The buses for VR will be homologated in Class II, meaning they will primarily operate on intercity and metropolitan routes. Each vehicle will be equipped with high-capacity Solaris High Energy batteries, ensuring sufficient range.

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These buses offer high travel comfort, a spacious interior, and advanced driver assistance systems that enhance safety and convenience.

The contract with VR Sverige AB marks another step toward zero-emission mobility in the region, highlighting the growing role of electric transport in Sweden. With this order, Stockholm will have a total of 225 Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric buses in operation. Solaris Bus & Coach is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of buses and trolleybuses. In 2024, the company sold a total of 1,525 vehicles, 83% of which were battery-electric, hydrogen, trolleybuses, and hybrid buses.

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