MAN Truck & Bus has received an order for 112 fully electric Lion’s City E city buses for Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The public transport operator Vilniaus viešasis transportas (VVT) has signed two contracts for the delivery of 84 solo buses (12-meter) and 28 articulated buses (18 meter). This marks the largest e-bus procurement in Lithuanian history.
The new electric buses will replace part of VVT’s existing diesel bus fleet and noticeably improve the quality of public transportation in the Lithuanian capital. Passengers will benefit from quieter, smoother, and more comfortable rides. Drivers can look forward to an innovative and ergonomic work environment. Depending on the model, the buses offer a range of up to 380 kilometres. On board, there are also modern air conditioning systems, passenger information systems, Wi-Fi, and charging options for mobile devices. “We are consistently phasing out polluting vehicles and transitioning to cleaner, quieter, and more efficient solutions. The expansion of electric buses allows us not only to improve the quality of public transport but also to move steadily toward a climate-neutral city,” says Valdas Benkunskas, Mayor of Vilnius. In Lithuania, the buses will be delivered by ADAMPOLIS, MAN’s exclusive and long-standing local partner. ADAMPOLIS will also handle technical maintenance for a period of five years. The first vehicles are scheduled to arrive in
Vilnius later this year. Delivery of the remainder of the fleet is planned through late 2027. Ignas Degutis, CEO of VVT, highlights the historic nature of the project: “This is a project of exceptional scale and complexity, not only in Vilnius but across Lithuania. This order marks an important stage – the acquisition of electric buses. At the same time, we are implementing parallel developments, including charging infrastructure, power capacity, depot upgrades, and new operational models. This is a long-term transformation that will reshape not only the vehicle fleet but also the overall approach to public transport operations.” Since its market launch in 2019, more than 3,300 MAN Lion’s City E have been produced and delivered. In daily operation, these have collectively covered around 250 million kilometres, according to MAN, saving approximately 150,000 tons of CO2 compared to conventional diesel buses. In the 2025 fiscal year alone, sales of MAN e-buses grew by 118 percent compared to the previous year – a new record with more than 1,300 vehicles sold.