"Ireland's fleet of battery-electric buses has more than doubled in one year, rising from 96 vehicles in 2024 to over 200 in 2025, according by an article of the Irish Times quoting the Department of Transport. Operated by Bus Átha Cliath - Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann, these vehicles mark a significant step toward full fleet electrification targeted for the mid-2030s."
"The Irish National Transport Authority has signed with Wrightbus a 800-units framework deal in 2022. Over 400 e-buses were said to be procured from this initiative as of July 2023, with delivery expected within two years. Infrastructure-related issues played a role in slowing down the deployment so far: as of November 2023, the e-buses ordered in 2022 had been delivered with no infrastructure to charge them due to Issues with obtaining planning permission."
Ireland's battery-electric bus fleet increased from 96 vehicles in 2024 to over 200 in 2025, operated by Bus Átha Cliath (Dublin Bus) and Bus Éireann. The National Transport Authority signed an 800-units Wrightbus framework in 2022, with over 400 e-buses procured by July 2023 and delivery expected within two years. Infrastructure and planning-permission issues have delayed charger deployment for some delivered buses. The Department of Transport aims to convert the approximately 1,800 PSO urban buses to zero-emission operation by the mid-2030s, with the majority expected to be battery-electric and deployment depending on funding and procurement capacity. Rural and smaller towns, supported by the Sustainable Mobility and Connecting Ireland plans and financing from AIB, are integrating vehicles, charging infrastructure and service redesigns to improve environmental performance and network efficiency.
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