Scania and transport operator VR have signed one of the largest electric bus deals in Sweden to date. The order will see 91 Scania Fencer f1 buses battery-electric buses put into service in the Södertälje area, with service starting in June 2027. In 2025, VR Sweden won the contract from local public transport authority SL to provide bus traffic in Södertälje and Nykvarn.
With a focus on electrification, operational reliability and local presence, the deal is an important step in VR Sweden's long-term investment in sustainable public transport. For Södertälje, the investment means a continuation of the transition towards fossil-free bus traffic with modern and quiet electric buses adapted for city traffic. Ahead of the traffic commencement date next year, and following the awarded contract, VR has now ordered 91 electric buses from Scania, which has both production facilities and headquarters in Södertälje. “The investment is an important step in the transition to electrified public transport and enables reduced local emissions,”
says Anders Frykman, Bus Director at VR Sweden. The agreement between VR and Scania extends from development and planning to traffic start, vehicle service and long-term support. 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 4x2 configuration and 59 with a 6x2*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.