Solaris Dominates the Fuel Cell Bus Market in Europe in 2024
Key Ideas
  • Solaris leads the fuel cell bus market in Europe in 2024 with a 65% market share, delivering 245 units last year.
  • Hydrogen buses cover only 4.6% of the zero-emission bus market in Europe, with battery-electric buses dominating at 95%.
  • Solaris has registered 425 hydrogen buses over 8 tons since 2012, capturing a 44.5% market share in that segment.
  • Germany tops the total fleet size of fuel cell buses in Europe with 429 units, followed by Poland and Spain in the rankings.
In 2024, 378 fuel cell buses over 8 tons were registered across Europe, marking an impressive 82% growth from the previous year. Solaris, a Polish bus manufacturer, dominated the market with a 65% share thanks to the delivery of 245 units in 2024. The top market for fuel cell buses in Europe was Germany. While hydrogen buses constituted only 4.6% of the total zero-emission bus market, battery-electric buses accounted for the majority share at 95%. Solaris also showcased its leadership in the long-term analysis, registering 425 hydrogen buses over 8 tons since 2012, capturing a significant 44.5% market share. Other key players in the hydrogen bus market included Wrightbus, Van Hool, Caetano, Mercedes-Benz, Neso Bus, and Alexander Dennis. Germany led in the total fleet size with 429 units, followed by Poland and Spain. Notable figures from other European markets included the UK, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, showing varying levels of adoption of fuel cell buses.
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