Solaris delivers 7 Urbino 9 LE electric buses to Erlangen

Solaris has delivered 7 Urbino 9 LE low-entry electric buses to the German city of Erlangen. This marks the first order from Germany for the brand’s shortest model.

This bus can also be used on suburban routes, providing flexibility to operators in managing their bus lines. The buses are powered by 100% green electricity and will run on the new CityLinie 299 route through the center of Erlangen. This is Solaris’ first order from this carrier.

Each of the Urbino 9 LE electric buses can accommodate 50 passengers, with 21 seats available for sitting passengers. An additional 2 seats are foldable. Powered by an electric motor, these vehicles draw their energy from batteries with a capacity of more than 250 kWh, placed both on the roof and at the rear of the bus. The electric Urbino buses are charged via classic plug-in connectors.

The buses are equipped with advanced systems like MirrorEye, which replaces traditional mirrors with cameras, improving driver visibility and minimizing the risk of accidents. There’s also a monitoring system onboard to enhance safety. Additionally, practical USB sockets are available for passenger convenience on the side walls. The proprietary eSConnect system enables fleet management by the transport operator, allowing real-time control of bus parameters and influencing their performance.

Solaris has an order portfolio that currently includes as many as 3,700 zero-emission buses, with 2,460 actively serving customer routes. Among them, battery models are predominant. Solaris electric buses are popular in Germany, where in 32 cities, there are already more than 370 battery-powered vehicles in operation.

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