Image: Volvo BusesThe public transport operator Bergkvarabuss has long been committed to electric mobility and, back in 2021, placed an order for 79 battery-electric buses from BYD. Even earlier, in 2019, the company received five eCitaro units from Daimler Buses at its depot in the Swedish city of Kalmar. Now, with this order from Volvo Buses, another batch of electric buses is on the way — but this time, the contract has been awarded to a Swedish manufacturer.The Swedish public transport company operates a total of 1,350 buses across various regions in Sweden. Bergkvarabuss aims to strengthen public transport in the Skåne region of southern Sweden with this latest order from Volvo Buses. Bergkvarabuss has selected the Volvo 8900 Electric model for commuter services across the picturesque southern Swedish region of Skåne, as well as the urban transport network of Helsingborg, in the same region.“We are truly happy about the confidence from Bergkvara, a major operator with strict requirements on product reliability as well as total cost of ownership,” says Martin Spjern, Country Manager Sweden at Volvo Buses. “I’m also looking forward to a continued collaboration with Bergkvara as we both strive for a more sustainable society through zero-emission people transport solutions.”Volvo Buses introduced the battery-electric intercity bus, the 8900 Electric, in March 2024 and began deliveries in selected European countries in 2025. Built on the then-new BZR Electric platform, the electric bus features a system voltage of 600 volts, marketed as a battery-electric low-entry bus for urban, intercity, and commuter transport. The 8900 Electric is available in two lengths (12.3 or 14.9 metres) and can be equipped with four to six battery packs, each with 90 kWh, resulting in a maximum energy capacity of 540 kWh. The electric powertrain is offered either as a single-motor version with 200 kW or a dual-motor version with 400 kW.However, while the Volvo 8900 Electric chassis and powertrain are supplied by Volvo, the body and interior come from its partner MCV from Egypt. This arrangement follows Volvo Buses’ decision to stop manufacturing complete buses in Europe in 2023.“At Bergkvara, we are very happy with the deal with Volvo Buses, and we are looking forward to putting their electric buses into traffic for our travellers in Skåne and Trelleborg”, says Hans Nilsson, CEO of Bergkvara. “We are also hoping for a continued good co-operation as we are expanding our investments in sustainable and safe people transport.”volvobuses.com
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