European Number of Hybrid Diesel-Electric Motor Coaches, Buses and Trolley Buses by Country

In 2023, France led the European market for hybrid diesel-electric motor coaches, buses, and trolley buses with 2.23 thousand units, followed by Spain at 0.524 thousand and Russia at 0.443 thousand. The strongest year-on-year growth was observed in Estonia (6.4%), with notable expansion in Portugal (6.58%) and France (4.9%). Conversely, Switzerland (-7.97%) and Austria (-5.59%) saw declines, while Italy maintained stable values with no growth. Over a longer term, France stands out with a compounded annual growth rate depicting steady adoption, while other countries show variable trends.

Future trends in the European hybrid bus market may include:

• Increased investment in sustainable mass transit solutions.
• Accelerated growth in countries with current modest adoption rates.
• Potential policy-driven boosts towards clean energy vehicles in urban areas.
• Technological advancements improving efficiency and appeal of hybrid models.