Volvo Buses has been contracted to supply 15 electric coaches to six customers in Norway, following the launch of its long-range Volvo BZR Electric – CD model.
The contracts represent the first commercial uptake of the company’s new electric coach platform, designed for long-distance, tour and charter operations. The orders reflect a growing interest in zero-emission transport options across the Nordic coach market.
The vehicles are built on the Volvo BZR Electric coach chassis and fitted with bodywork supplied by Carrus Delta.
Customers placing orders include Jenssen Mobility, Schaus Buss, Charterbuss.no AS, Stjørdal Meråker Trafikkskole and Bussring. The operators plan to use the coaches for a range of services, including airport transfers, tourism and charter journeys, as well as transport linked to cruise ship traffic.
Frode Jenssen, CEO Jenssen Mobility said:Jenssen Mobility has selected electric coaches from Volvo Buses to ensure a strong and reliable European quality product. At a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, supply security and strategic resilience are more important than ever. This decision supports a robust European industry built on high standards for safety, quality and sustainability. It is a strategic choice for the environment, our customers, and a secure European value chain.
Alongside the vehicles, operators have selected a package that includes service contracts and Volvo Buses’ Usable Energy Commitment. The offering covers lifecycle elements such as battery management and potential second-life use, which the manufacturer says contributes to the vehicles’ overall operating costs and environmental profile.
The Volvo BZR Electric – CD coaches are equipped with battery systems of up to 720 kWh. Volvo Buses states that this configuration can deliver a driving range of up to 700 kilometres under SORT 3 testing conditions.
Svenn-Åge Løkken, market director for Volvo Buses in Norway, said:The response clearly shows that customers have been waiting for a solution like this. With these orders, that interest has now materialised into real business.
Deliveries of the first units are scheduled to begin in autumn 2026.
