Irizar receives another order from France for electric buses
RATP Dev, the operator of the bus network for Brest Métropole, will be using the new electric buses from mid-July 2025. According to the manufacturer, the bus is characterised by its efficiency, quietness and accessibility. It will be equipped with the latest generation of 470 kWh batteries from Irizar and has a range of 350 kilometres. The bus has three doors, an electric ramp, 24 seats and two spaces for wheelchairs.
“After the recent order from the Communauté d’agglomération du Pays Basque, we’re delighted to announce this new contract with RATP Dev for Brest Métropole. France is an important country for us. More than 200 Irizar electric buses are on the road in several French cities. At Irizar e-mobility we’re committed to giving our full support to Brest Métropole. We’re looking forward to being by their side during their transformation to greener zero-emissions cities,” said Iñigo Etxeberria, General Director of Irizar e-mobility.
The order from the Basque Country mentioned by Etxeberria was announced in June: This order comprises seven Irizar ie tram in the 18-metre articulated version and four solo buses with a length of 12 metres. They complement 18 examples of the electric bus model that have already been on the road in the French Basque Country since 2019. While the Irizar ie intended for Brest looks like a normal bus, the Irizar ie tram model is characterised by an avant-garde design reminiscent of a tram. This is why the vehicle is also known as a ‘Tram bus’.
Irizar is a Spanish commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Ormaiztegi, Basque Country, whose history dates back to 1889. Ten years ago, the company decided to focus on battery-electric buses.
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