Ikarus 120e electric buses join the MÁV group fleet in 2025

As part of Hungary’s Green Bus Program, 20 environmentally friendly, fully electric Ikarus 120e buses will join the MÁV Group’s fleet in 2025, supported by the Ministry of Energy and HUMDA Hungarian Mobility Development Agency.

The first of these new electric buses is set to enter service in Keszthely on March 21, 2025. By the end of September, further Ikarus 120e buses will be operating in Komárom, Tata, Komló, Hajdúszoboszló and Balatonfüred, contributing to cleaner, greener local transport in these cities.

The first Ikarus 120e was presented on March 20 in Keszthely. It is expected to cover over 38,000 kilometers annually, serving passengers on local routes 2, 3, 5, and C5. To maximize utilization, the bus will also handle regional trips during off-peak times, serving lines such as Hévíz–Keszthely–Várvölgy–Tapolca and Keszthely–Rezi, among others. By replacing an older, nearly 24-year-old diesel vehicle, this single electric bus can reduce local CO₂ emissions by approximately 15 tons annually.

The low-floor Ikarus 120e offers space for 30 seated and 55 standing passengers and can travel up to 350 kilometers on a single charge. It is equipped with a dedicated space for wheelchairs or strollers, an accessibility ramp, electronic passenger information systems, onboard cameras, air conditioning, and USB charging ports for passenger comfort and safety. The bus will be charged using a high-power charging station installed by Mobiliti VOLÁNBUSZ Kft. at the MÁV Group’s Keszthely depot.