📋 Tender Overview
The first purely electric bus in Keszthelys local transport has successfully completed its first year. The MAV group put the Ikarus 120e type vehicle on the market in March 2025 with the support of the Green Bus Program of the Ministry of Energy and HUMDA Hungarian Mobility Agency Zrt./Autoipari Probapalya Zala Kft. Since then the e-bus has traveled 55000 kilometers in the city freeing the air of the settlement from about 40 tons of carbon dioxide. According to feedback the modern comfortable and environmentally friendly vehicle is very popular with both passengers and professionals.
As a continuation of the Green Bus Program 20 environmentally friendly purely electric buses of the Ikarus 120e type arrived in the fleet of the MAV group in 2025. The transport company presented the first electric vehicle on the market in the framework of the project on March 20 last year in Keszthely. Since then the green bus has covered nearly 55000 kilometers in the city and passengers can meet it on the local bus lines 2 3 5 and C5 typically on weekdays. In order to ensure full utilization during the periods in which there is no local flight it performs intercity tasks to among others Tapolca Heviz Zalakoveskut Balatonszentgyorgy and Rezi. By replacing an outdated almost 24-year-old diesel bus the environmentally friendly vehicle freed the air of the settlement from about 40 tons of carbon dioxide emissions in one year this amount corresponds to the annual carbon dioxide sequestration of approximately 600 medium-sized deciduous trees. The development not only serves to protect the environment but also strengthens the sustainability of local transport.
The vehicle is convenient and comfortable it meets the needs of passengers to the maximum it is especially suitable for urban local traffic tasks and it works extremely reliably. In one year it used 47000 kWh of energy which corresponds to a favorable average consumption of 0.87 kWh/100 km. The Ikarus 120e electric bus with a low floor throughout its length is suitable for transporting 30 seated and 55 standing passengers at the same time. It can travel up to 350 kilometers on a single charge. The vehicle provides a high-quality and safe journey for passengers with space for wheelchairs and strollers a boarding ramp an electronic passenger information system an on-board camera system air conditioning and USB charging points. The low-floor design of the vehicle type enables quick passenger changes and the spacious interior and modern chassis ensure a comfortable ride even in crowded periods. Due to the quiet drive train the noise level on board is lower communication is easier the travel experience is more relaxed and thanks to the air conditioning the temperature on board is pleasant even on the hottest days. According to bus drivers it is a pleasure to drive: the positives are the even torque and the predictability of regenerative braking. The modern cabin the transparent controls and the good view reduce the daily load and the work remains comfortable even during longer shifts. Work is quieter and less tiring. The schedule can be kept stable even during the morning peak for school and work trips the quick change of passengers and steady acceleration help ensure punctual transportation. The fuel supply for the e-bus is provided by a high-performance (90 kW) charging device of the INNC DC Fast Charge type installed by Mobiliti VOLANBUSZ Kft. at the technical site of the MAV group in Keszthely. The development in Keszthely was realized with about HUF 162 million of which HUF 157 million is the total value of the support.
As part of the Green Bus Program in 2025 in addition to the e-bus in Keszthely the MAV groups green fleet was expanded with 2 electric vehicles in Komarom 1 in Hajduszoboszlon 3 in Balatonfured 6 in Tatan and 7 in Komlon which serve not only to protect the environment but also to increase the attractiveness of public transport. The example of Keszthely and other settlements affected by the development clearly shows that modern technology and responsible transport development can go hand in hand to create a sustainable future for Hungarian cities.
