Volvo Buses reports it has received an order for 47 battery-electric buses from bus operator Bergkvara to strengthen its public transport operations in region Skåne in Sweden. Bergkvara selected Volvo’s 8900 Electric model.
Bergkvara is one of Sweden’s largest bus operators with more than 1,350 buses in operation. Bergkvara is contracted by public transport authority Skånetrafiken to operate its local and regional bus services. The new Volvo 8900 buses will serve intercity commuters in region Skåne as well as the city of Trelleborg where Bergkvara is already operating electric buses. The 47 buses of Volvos’ 8900 Electric model includes 4x2 and 6x2 configurations. The electric driveline will include 5 or 6 cube battery units, depending on the model. Along with the new electric buses the partnership with Volvo Buses, gives Bergkvara access to a broad range of supporting products and services. The new electric buses are planned to go into service by the end of 2027.