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Electric Bus System Market Size - By Component, By Battery Chemistry, By Application, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034
Report ID: GMI15421
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Published Date: December 2025
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Authors: Preeti Wadhwani, Satyam Jaiswal
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Base Year: 2024
Companies covered: 33
Tables & Figures: 150
Countries covered: 24
Pages: 230
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Electric Bus System Market Size
The global electric bus system market size was estimated at USD 129.2 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 144.2 billion in 2025 to USD 387.3 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 11.6% according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.
The government policies worldwide encouraging the changeover to zero-emission bus transit including grants, tax incentives to procure electric buses and other incentives to procure electric buses, these policies promote the expansion of zero-emission public transportation use and subsequently are assisting local governments and transit agencies in the rapid upgrade of current bus fleets as well as generating the need for more electric buses and related charging infrastructure.
The significant decrease in lithium-ion battery costs coupled with advances in energy density are reducing the overall cost of the vehicle and increasing the operational range of electric buses for transit agencies. Electric buses can now compete with diesel buses on a more equitable basis from a cost point of view, allowing transit operators to deploy more electric buses, operate longer routes, and even support other jurisdictions by providing intercity service between them, thereby increasing the number of electric bus systems available to them.
In March 2025, CALSTART forecasted the U.S. could see the number of full-size zero-emission bus units grow to over 15,000 units by 2030. This number is based on current deployment patterns and assumes continued support from policy makers and an increase in the amounts of incentives offered to deploy electric buses, as well as the continued improvement of both battery and fuel-cell technology. The forecast shows the amount of electrification of public transit in the United States could be substantial in the next ten years.
The trend towards investing in electrified bus corridors, bus rapid transit (BRT) systems and depot infrastructure is driven by urbanization; goals related to improved air quality; and sustainability initiatives. Coordinating deployment of programs leads to maximum operational efficiency. Coordination also integrates a charging solution while creating economies of scale that promote increased use of the electric bus system.
Investments into hydrogen refueling stations will support FCEBs (fuel cell electric buses), particularly on long-distance and heavy-duty routes. By reducing operational limitations through additional hydrogen station locations, it will allow for increased use of FCEBs as well as complement battery-electric buses, which expands the range of options associated with electric bus systems while aiding the transition to entirely decarbonized public transportation.
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Collective market share in 2024 is 14.1%
Electric Bus System Market Trends
Declining prices for batteries, improved battery performance, and government policies and incentives supporting battery-electric buses (BEBs) have led to an increase in transit agencies replacing diesel/hybrid bus fleets with BEBs. As more transit agencies deploy BEBs in urban, intercity, or shuttle spaces, the mass adoption of electric buses and standardization of electric bus technologies continue to expand globally.
Hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) are emerging as a viable option for longer distance/higher weight applications as local governments and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are investing in developing hydrogen fuel infrastructure to enable zero-emission public transportation in geographic areas where battery-electric range is not sufficient to provide transit service. This will diversify the electric bus marketplace and strengthen the use of alternative propulsion solutions.
The deployment of depot, opportunity, and megawatt-scale charging infrastructures has been growing rapidly on a global scale. By integrating charging systems with energy management systems (EMSs) and smart grid systems, fleet operators are able to optimize their fleets' operations and minimize peak-load utilization while providing more opportunities for fleet operators to increase their levels of electrification through large fleets of high-frequency bus networks.
APAC is the leader in fleet size, however electric bus systems are gaining significant market share in emerging markets like LATAM, MEA and India in a fast-paced manner. Public-private partnerships, international financing sources, and local manufacturing are all supporting the growth of the electric bus market, which is helping to enable global adoption of electric buses, as well as fostering innovation, competition and locally-based solutions that meet the needs of a variety of operational environments.
MTRWestern added fully electric CX45E motorcoaches to their intercity charter bus offering in September 2024. With a 450+ kWh battery and a range of 250+ miles per charge, the electric buses provide sustainable regional transportation solution via the intercity/coach bus market. By introducing this technology in the intercity coach market, MTRWestern has demonstrated that electric bus technology is practical for long-distance travel while reducing both emissions and operational costs.
Electric bus fleets are adopting more and more technologies such as telematics, predictive maintenance and route optimization software, which will improve the energy efficiency of fleet operations, minimize fleet downtime and increase battery life, therefore allowing operators of large-scale fleets to manage their fleet effectively while decreasing operating expenses and increasing overall service reliability across the globe.
Electric Bus System Market Analysis
Based on component, the electric bus system market is segmented as electric buses, charging method, energy supply & grid integration, fleet & operations management, maintenance & support system. Electric buses accounted for USD 70.7 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2025 to 2034.
Based on battery chemistry, the electric bus system market is segmented into lithium iron phosphate (LFP), nickel manganese cobalt (NMC), Nickel Cobalt Aluminum (NCA), lithium titanate (LTO), solid-state batteries and others. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) accounted for 52% market share in 2024 and is forecasted to grow at the CAGR of 12.7% from 2025 to 2034.
Based on application, the EV system market is segmented into urban public transit, intercity & regional transport, campus & airport shuttles, corporate & industrial shuttles and others. Urban public transit accounted for 65% of the market share in 2024 and is forecast to grow at the CAGR of 9.9% from 2025 to 2034.
The electric bus system market in US dominates regional revenue with approximately 86% share in 2034. The market in US held a revenue of USD 24.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
North America electric bus system market accounts for 22% market share in 2024 and is expected to reach 81.7 billion by 2034.
The electric bus system market in Europe is expected to reach USD 87.4 billion by 2034. The region held 24% market share in 2024. The region is rapidly advancing interoperable charging standards for electric buses, enabling seamless cross-border fleet operations.
Germany electric bus (EV) system market leads European growth, accounting for approximately 32.6% of regional revenue in 2024.
Asia Pacific electric bus system market held a value of USD 54.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow with 13.1% CAGR from 2025 to 2034.
The electric bus system market in China is estimated to hold market revenue of USD 24.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
Latin America electric bus system market held over USD 5.4 billion revenue in 2024 and is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
The MEA electric bus system market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2025 to 2034 and held a market share of around 7.5% in 2024.
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The electric bus system market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue ($Bn), volume (Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:
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Market, By Component
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