Solaris signed a contract with Dopravní podnik Ostrava a.s. (DPO) for the delivery of up to 70 twelve-metre electric buses. It is one of the largest electric bus tenders completed to date in the Czech Republic and, at the same time, one of the largest vehicle purchases in the history of the Ostrava-based operator. The first contracted Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses may appear on the streets of Ostrava as early as 2027. Deliveries of all 70 buses will be distributed over 2027–2028.
The order covers two variants of twelve-metre battery-electric buses, designed for different transport tasks. The vehicles will differ in battery capacity and, consequently, in range. The first variant will be able to travel up to 350 kilometres on a single charge, while the second will offer a range of up to 250 kilometres. This way the operator can match the vehicles to the requirements of individual routes and planned operational tasks. The batteries will be charged via
a plug-in connection, primarily during overnight stops at the depot. All vehicles will be equipped with air conditioning, advanced safety systems and standard solutions enhancing passenger comfort. In Ostrava already more than 450 Solaris buses and trolleybuses have been delivered to the Czech city of which 24 Urbino 12 electric buses together with charging infrastructure, ordered In 2021 by DPO.