Towards Busworld 2025: so much news in Brussels! The preview [PROGRESSIVELY UPDATED]
Busworld Europe 2025 is not that close. However, as previews about products to be on launch at the expo in Brussels in October 2025 are being announced, here we are collecting an overview of the major releases visitors might expect from the largest bus and coach exhibition worldwide, running from from 4th to 9th October 2025 […]
Busworld Europe 2025 is not that close. However, as previews about products to be on launch at the expo in Brussels in October 2025 are being announced, here we are collecting an overview of the major releases visitors might expect from the largest bus and coach exhibition worldwide, running from from 4th to 9th October 2025 at Brussels Expo.
The previous edition of the fair, Busworld Europe 2023, hosted 526 exhibitors, including 75 bus builders (representing an increase from the 66 bus builders present in 2019) from 38 different countries. Notably, 182 of the exhibitors were new entrants to the event.
The exhibition spanned an impressive 75,000 square meters. One notable feature was the presence of 222 vehicles, with 29 of them available for outdoor demonstrations. Busworld Europe 2023 welcomed exhibitors from 38 different countries. Turkey took the lead with 96 companies, followed closely by Germany with 79 companies, and China with 61 companies.
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Towards Busworld Europe 2025
With six months to go before Busworld Europe 2025 opens in Brussels, the first rumors, or rather confirmations, are coming in about what will be on display at the show, according to latest press release by Busworld
Bus&coach manufacturers and component suppliers have on the launch pad are preparing to raise the curtain on their latest innovations, ranging from electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles to next-generation transmissions, across the entire galaxy of hardware components and software telematics.
What’s new from the OEMs at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels
As for the launch of new vehicles, electric, hydrogen and long-haul, here are a few highlights:
MAN
MAN Truck & Bus strengthens its electric mobility offering with a major premiere: the MAN eCoach will be the company’s first all-electric touring bus, designed as a zero-emission alternative to the Lion’s Coach. Series production is scheduled to begin in 2026 at the MAN plant in Ankara, Turkey. The NMC battery packs have been produced, since April, at the MAN plant in Nuremberg.
In addition, news is also planned for the MAN Lion’s City E as model year 2025, scheduled for series production in the fourth quarter of the year. News that should already be seen in Hamburg at the UITP Summit: new in-house batteries, extended charging options, and to the optimization of the electric drivetrain.
Solaris
Solaris Bus & Coach will present the Urbino 10.5 Electric at Busworld Europe 2025. The model was announced during the company’s annual results presentation on March 12, 2025. Designed for compact urban operations, the 10.5-meter e-bus features modular drive technology, although detailed technical specifications have not yet been released.
Daimler Buses
Mercedes eIntouro will be available for orders in first quarter of 2025, but public launch will happen at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. The near-production prototype of the BEV version of Daimler Buses’ intercity bus has been presented in November 2024 at eMobility Days in Berlin. This launch marks the debut of Daimler Buses in the nascent intercity electric bus market.
Interestingly enough, it’s equipped with a different set of battery and driveline than the eCitaro range, made of LFP batteries by CATL and central motor by ZF. Two lengths are available: the 12.18-metre eIntouro and the 13.09-metre eIntouro M. Seating variants from 50 to a maximum of 63 seats are covered.
The near-production prototype of the all-electric Mercedes eIntouro interurban bus is based on the diesel-powered Intouro, but is equipped with a battery-electric drive with LFP batteries and a central motor instead. As a result, Daimler Buses is able to switch to electric mobility for the first time for interurban routes, school buses, shuttle buses and excursion routes, as well as for short trips.
VDL
VDL Bus & Coach is expected to launch a new generation of its Citea electric platform: increased battery efficiency, reduced vehicle weight, and fully modular architecture for urban and suburban use
Alfabus
The Chinese OEM will present two electric bus models (12m and 18m) built specifically for the European market with full type approval. This marks the brand’s new attempt to enter Europe.
UNVI
The Spanish manufacturer, will launch the SIL Electric, a bus designed for regular regional services. With seating for up to 59 passengers and a range of 400 km, it will appeal to operators who need flexibility over medium and long distances.
JBM
JBM introduced two vehicles on the European market at Busworld 2023: the all-electric city bus Ecolife and the luxury coach (also battery-powered) Galaxy. Now, the Indian company plans an updated version of the electric coach to be coming at Busworld in 2025.
At least, this is what Daniel Fräde, Director of Sales, Marketing & After Sales Europe at JBM Group, told us at the European Mobility Expo 2024.
With over 5,000 electric buses already operational across various regions, JBM has clocked over 100 million electric kilometers and served more than 1 billion passengers in the last five years. The company aims to achieve over 1 billion e-kilometers and cater to 10+ billion passengers in the next 3-4 years.
VinFast
VinFast, an emerging Vietnamese electric mobility company, will make its European debut at Busworld in Brussels: it will be the first Vietnamese brand ever to exhibit at the event. VinFast will present a 12-meter electric city bus, already in service in Vietnam, with a range of 300-350 km, developed in collaboration with Pininfarina and powered by Siemens technology. The brand emphasizes full vertical integration, from battery production to final assembly, and aims to enter five EU markets by 2026.
Component manufacturers’ offerings at Busworld 2025
ZF
ZF will present the latest evolution of its integrated electric axle, which combines motor, inverter, and transmission into a single compact unit to simplify installation and maintenance.
Voith
Voith will expand its eDrive product portfolio with a tailored solution for long-distance electric buses and coaches. The company will also introduce new hydrogen components in line with its multi-energy strategy.
ACTIA
ACTIA Group will unveil an updated telematics suite for predictive maintenance, enabling operators of mixed fleets to monitor performance, diagnose faults and schedule maintenance before faults occu.
More news to come at Busworld
Although many manufacturers are keeping their cards close to the vest until the final weeks before the event, if not until the show itself, there will be more real product news: from advances in batteries and hydrogen to long-distance electric mobility and software-driven fleet intelligence. Stay tuned!
Oem in the spotlight
Solaris Urbino 10.5 Electric coming at Busworld Europe 2025
Solaris announced on 12 March 2025, during the presentation of its 2024 results, that a 10.5 version of the Urbino Electric will be launched in Brussels. The vehicle, according to the information released by CEO Javier Iriarte, will feature modular driveline technology. Details about technological features are not yet known. In the first quarter of 2026 is indeed scheduled the premiere of Solaris intercity electric bus.
UNVI: new city and intercity bus body coming
In 2025, Spanish bodybuilder UNVI will celebrate 30 years‘ history. At FIAA 2024 the company unveiled that in October 2025 it will present its new C26 urban and suburban bodywork at Busworld, “a modern, functional and sustainable model with maximum weight optimisation, designed with passenger and driver comfort in mind and made of environmentally friendly materials”, in UNVI’s words.
Alfabus to launch electric mini and intercity e-bus
The company is concentrating its efforts on a series of new products ready for launch at Busworld. A 6-metre mini and a 13-metre intercity will be unveiled. In order (and at a glance). The 6.5-metre Ecity L06 with a long wheelbase (4.6 metres) will have a 176 kWh battery and capacity for 37 passengers. The e-Intercity L13 will carry 528 kWh of energy and 60 seated passengers. The 12-metre equipped for bottom-down pantograph charging will also arrive.
