Volvo Buses confirms 15 electric coach orders from six Norwegian customers

Volvo Buses announces it has secured orders for 15 Volvo BZR Electric – CD coaches, belonging to the latest platform announced last year, from six operators in Norway.

The contracts mark the first Norwegian orders for Volvo Buses’ latest long-range electric coach platform based on the Volvo BZR Electric chassis paired with a Carrus Delta body. The vehicles will be deployed in tour and charter, airport shuttle and cruise passenger transport services, expanding the presence of battery-electric solutions in long-distance coach operations in the country.

Deliveries of the first units are scheduled for autumn 2026.

Volvo BZR Electric – CD enters Norwegian tour and charter market

As all buses from Volvo following the decision in 2023 to stop producing complete buses for Europe, the Volvo electric coach will be produced in collaboration with bodybuilders partners. The group stated already at the time of the presentation in September 2025 that “The first Volvo BZR Electric coach chassis has already been bodied by Carrus Delta and is intended for customers in the Nordic and Benelux markets“.

The 15 coaches have been ordered by Jenssen Mobility, Schaus Buss, Charterbuss.no AS, Stjørdal Meråker Trafikkskole and Bussring. According to Volvo Buses, the vehicles will operate across a range of applications including airport shuttle services, tourist and charter traffic, and cruise ship passenger transport.

The model is built on the Volvo BZR Electric coach chassis and equipped with a body supplied by Carrus Delta. The platform is designed for long-distance operations and is offered with up to 720 kWh of installed battery capacity. Volvo Buses states that the vehicle can reach a range of up to 700 kilometres under SORT 3 conditions.

Based on information dating to last year, the Volvo BZR Electric coach chassis is set to be available in lengths from 9.5 to 14.9 metres, with 4×2 or 6×2 axle configurations and a permitted GVW of up to 27,200 kg. Power output options is 400 kW (200 on the 2-axles models). Charging can be carried out through 250 kW CCS or 450 kW OppCharge, covering both depot and opportunity charging needs, being this latter a news in the (not so crowded…) electric coach market so far. Others players such as MAN, that has a electric version of the 14-meter Lion’s Coach ready for production in 2026, and Yutong offer coaches with CCS2-standard charging only. The motor is coupled with Volvo 2-speed automated manual transmission.

Volvo – Carrus Delta coach e-coach for Norway

Beyond vehicle supply, the contracts include service agreements and Volvo Buses’ Usable Energy Commitment. The offering covers lifecycle-related services, including battery second-life handling. The package combines the electric coach supply with maintenance and energy-related performance arrangements.

The orders follow the commercial launch of the Volvo BZR Electric coach and represent the first confirmed customers for the model in Norway. Volvo Buses indicates that the agreements convert earlier market interest into firm contracts.

“The response clearly shows that customers have been waiting for a solution like this. With these orders, that interest has now materialized into real business,” says Svenn-Åge Løkken, Market Director, Volvo Buses in Norway. “It was the complete offering, the trust in Volvo Buses, the flexibility of the solution and the carefree ownership that made the customers choose to purchase their coaches from us”.

“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,” says Frode Jenssen, CEO Jenssen Mobility.