BYD used Busworld Europe 2025 to showcase a new generation of European-built electric buses, including the B12.b HF high-floor intercity coach and the B18.b articulated city bus, alongside the previously revealed low-entry B13.b.

At Busworld, Chinese brand Skyworth of Nanjing, Jiangsu presented a new “European-standard” city bus as well as an electric van for minibus conversion.

Allison’s global footprint continues to expand through projects across Europe, South America and North America.

The company exhibited updated versions of its bus air-conditioning portfolio, emphasising the shift toward climate-friendly refrigerants, digital control, and heat recovery.

This marks Daimler’s entry into the electric intercity segment, with series production scheduled to begin in 2026.

As of Busworld 2025, the company had not yet announced customer orders for the Grand Toro XL, though representatives confirmed that export discussions were underway in Central Asia and the Middle East.

We spoke at the show to Lydie Le Corre (Head of Global Brand Marketing at Iveco Bus), who told us that these new vehicles strengthen its presence across the light and mid-segment of the European bus market.

The ECOLIFE represents the company’s first major foray into the European market, and with its mix of Indian manufacturing scale and European operational presence, JBM appears poised to challenge established OEMs in the fast-growing electric city bus segment.

The Turkish manufacturer debuts an autonomous minibus and a new long-range hydrogen model.

The new 9-metre bus, the ‘Avenue Neo’, is based on the manufacturer’s existing line of 9-metre electric buses, the ‘MD9 Electricity’, while featuring modern additions such as mirror cameras and other advanced driver assistance systems.

The low-entry 12-metre bus is powered by the combination of a 100-kW Ballard fuel cell and the Voith Electrical Drive System, delivering 410-kW peak power.

For the CV industry, LG’s presence at RE+ 2025 underlines how stationary storage, vehicle batteries, and fleet electrification strategies are converging. Depot charging solutions and next-generation LFP showcased in Las Vegas will increasingly support the rollout of electric buses, trucks, and last-mile delivery fleets across the region.