Setra MultiClass S 515 LE Hybrid Bus Shines in Euro Test 2026
260 kW (354 hp)
12,210 mm
45
What Happened
The Setra MultiClass S 515 LE hybrid test bus is 12,210 mm long and powered by a 6-cylinder OM 936 diesel engine producing 260 kW (354 hp) with a 48-volt hybrid system that supports the engine during acceleration. It seats 45 passengers on Setra Transit seats with two-point seatbelts and includes a wheelchair space. The bus is equipped with a ZF Ecolife 2 6-speed automatic transmission and a range of safety and assistance systems.
- Preventive Brake Assist 2
- Lane Assistant (SPA)
- Sideguard Assist 2
- Frontguard Assist
- Traffic Sign Assist
- Attention Assist (AtAS)
Why this matters
The test demonstrates how hybrid buses can deliver efficiency gains and advanced safety, helping transit authorities move toward lower emissions without fully electrifying.
Terms in This Story
- Hybrid system
- A system that combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor to improve fuel efficiency.
- Euro VI E
- The latest European emission standard for heavy-duty vehicles, requiring low nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions.
- Preventive Brake Assist
- An advanced emergency braking system that helps prevent collisions with vehicles and pedestrians.
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