Volvo Buses has received an order for 47 battery-electric buses from Swedish operator Bergkvara to support sustainable public transportation in the Skåne region of Sweden.
The order includes Volvo’s 8900 Electric commuter buses, designed to provide zero-emission and low-noise transport for both regional and city operations. The buses will operate on intercity routes across Skåne and within the city of Trelleborg, where Bergkvara is expanding its electric bus network to create a cleaner urban environment.
Bergkvara, one of Sweden’s largest bus operators with more than 1,350 buses in service, currently operates local and regional transport under contract with the public transport authority Skånetrafiken.
Martin Spjern welcomed the agreement, describing it as a sign of confidence in Volvo’s electric mobility solutions.
“We are truly happy about the confidence from Bergkvara, a major operator with strict requirements on product reliability as well as total cost of ownership,” Spjern said. He added that both companies share a commitment to advancing sustainable, zero-emission public transport.
The contract covers 47 Volvo 8900 Electric buses in both 4×2 and 6×2 configurations. Depending on the model, the buses will be equipped with five or six battery units to support regional commuter operations.
Hans Nilsson said the company is looking forward to deploying the buses for passengers in Skåne and Trelleborg while continuing its investment in environmentally friendly transport solutions.
The new buses are expected to enter service by the end of 2027. Alongside vehicle delivery, Bergkvara will gain access to Volvo Buses’ wider portfolio of support services designed to improve operational efficiency, uptime, and safety.
Volvo Buses has been active in electromobility since 2017 and currently offers a range of electric public transport solutions, including the Volvo 7900 Electric, Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated, Volvo 8900 Electric, and the Volvo BZR and BZL electric platforms.
The latest order reflects growing momentum for electric public transport across Europe as cities and regional operators seek cleaner alternatives to conventional diesel-powered fleets.
