Brandenburg goes electric: 16 new e-buses for better air quality!

Brandenburg goes electric: 16 new e-buses for better air quality!

Last week, the Regional Transport Company Dahme-Spreewald (RVS) took a significant step towards sustainable mobility. On July 9th, 2025, 16 new electric buses from the Chinese manufacturer B.Y.D. put into operation. These emission-free buses are intended to be used primarily in the north of the district and can accommodate up to 71 passengers. A real step forward when you consider that the new models are not only environmentally friendly, but also offer more space for wheelchairs and strollers than their diesel predecessors. As Tagesschau reports, these buses are available for up to 450 kilometers thanks to a full battery charge and can be recharged within two hours - depending on the weather.

The investment for these new electric buses and the associated charging infrastructure amounts to a whopping 11 million euros. A pleasing detail: around half of this sum was funded by the federal government to support the switch to sustainable means of transport. In addition, as electrive.net reports, the Dahme-Spreewald district is investing its own funds amounting to 4.4 million euros to underline the outstanding importance of CO2 reduction and sustainability. The district administrator, Sven Herzberger, emphasizes that the new fleet not only increases travel comfort for students and passengers with limited mobility, but also sends an important signal in the fight against climate change.

Modern technology and sustainability

The electric buses used use LFP cells, which are considered robust and durable in the industry. In this way, the RVS contributes to the technological conversion that more and more transport companies in Germany are striving for. According to EnBW, the proportion of electric and hybrid buses has now increased to 2.4 percent of the entire German public transport bus fleet. This shows that the switch to environmentally friendly drives is in full swing.

In parallel to the purchase of electric buses, RVS has also invested in diesel buses, which are particularly used for cross-country journeys. This meant that 20 percent of the entire fleet was renewed. This approach of investing in both diesel-powered and electric vehicles shows that the district is clearly committed to a balanced mobility strategy that takes all passengers into account.

The future of mobility in Brandenburg

These new developments in Dahme-Spreewald mean that the technology of electric buses in Germany is being continuously expanded. Transport companies plan to purchase an additional 6,000 vehicles by 2030. Confidence in this technology is strong and many municipalities are committed to promoting emission-free transport. At Tagesschau and electrive.net agree: These developments could revolutionize local public transport in Brandenburg and put the region on a greener course.