Closing ceremony in Slovenia – The Ikarus 80e V3 electric midibus test tour concludes with successc

On May 22, 2025, Ikarus officially concluded its nearly half-year-long Slovenian test roadshow, during which the Ikarus 80e V3 electric midibus proved its reliability and efficiency in public transport operations across six different Slovenian cities.

The closing event took place in Slovenia’s oldest town, Ptuj, where, in addition to transport industry representatives, diplomatic delegations from both Hungary and Slovenia were also present. The aim of the event was to further deepen Ikarus' cooperation with key players in the Slovenian transport sector and to present the company’s long-term strategic goals in the region.

Speakers at the event included Nuška Gajšek, Mayor of Ptuj, Andor Ferenc Dávid, Ambassador of Hungary to Slovenia, János Hunor Kelemen, Sales Director of the Ikarus Group, and Aleš Šifrer, Managing Director of Arriva Slovenia.

At Arriva Slovenia, we believe that the future of mobility doesn’t shape itself – it is up to us to shape it with courage, expertise, and a firm commitment to sustainable solutions. The Ikarus 80e testing period in Ptuj gave us the opportunity to operate the new technology in everyday service, gathering valuable experience to meet high safety and quality standards. We are proud of the successful test phase, which proves that – in collaboration with our community and partners – we are already capable of delivering modern, user-friendly, and socially responsible public transport,

said Aleš Šifrer, Managing Director of Arriva Slovenia, reflecting on the Ikarus 80e's testing period in Ptuj.

Between December 2024 and May 2025, the Ikarus 80e V3 midibus operated in six cities – Ljubljana, Kranj, Nova Gorica, Koper, Maribor, and Ptuj – under the management of various public transport operators (LPP, Arriva, Nomago). The primary objective of the test roadshow was to assess the vehicle’s performance and reliability in real

operational conditions, while incorporating local operator feedback to fine-tune the product to meet market-specific requirements.

Throughout the winter-spring testing period, the Ikarus 80e V3 covered a total of 4,653 kilometers and achieved an impressive average energy consumption of 0.0028 SoC/km. Real-world tests confirmed that the vehicle comfortably reaches a 350-kilometer range on a single charge under typical urban driving conditions – an outstanding result in its category.

Following the conclusion of the test, the Ikarus 80e V3 completed the nearly 345-kilometer journey from Ptuj to Székesfehérvár without any intermediate charging, arriving at the Ikarus headquarters with 40% battery capacity remaining. This further

highlights the vehicle’s exceptional energy efficiency and long range, making it ideal for both urban and regional transport applications.

János Hunor Kelemen, Sales Director of Ikarus, commented on the results of the testing

period:

“The Ikarus 80e proved its capabilities in real traffic conditions – both its range and energy

efficiency stand out even at the international level. This confirms that we are on the right

track in developing sustainable urban mobility solutions.”

Ikarus 80e V3

The Ikarus 80e V3 electric midibus features 100% electric drive, a fully low-floor

passenger area, and advanced technological solutions designed to meet the needs of

both operators and passengers. The vehicle is powered by a 200 kW electric motor,

supported by a 282 kWh LFP battery pack manufactured by CATL.

The tested version operated with zero emissions even without diesel-powered auxiliary

heating, meeting today’s environmental expectations.