Solaris shows Urbino 15 LE electric bus at FIAA Madrid 2026 as it marks 30 years
Solaris is presenting its 15-metre Urbino 15 LE electric bus at FIAA Madrid 2026, claiming a range of more than 600 km and room for up to 100 passengers.
- over 600 km
- up to 100 passengers, up to 65 seats
- more than 600 / around 370
- 30,000 to 900 cities
What Happened
Solaris is presenting the Urbino 15 LE electric at FIAA Madrid 2026, one of Europe's most important events for the bus industry, which runs from 22 to 24 September. The bus is on display at stand 9C09 in Hall 9. The Urbino 15 LE electric is a three-axle, low-entry bus that combines high passenger capacity with solutions designed for operation both in urban traffic and on regional routes. Solaris says this year's edition is particularly significant because the company is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
The Urbino 15 LE electric shown at FIAA is equipped with an electric drivetrain and Solaris High Energy batteries. Flexible energy storage and charging solutions allow the vehicle configuration to be tailored to the operator's requirements. The bus can be charged through a CCS2 connector or a pantograph and, depending on specification and operating conditions, offers a range of more than 600 km according to the eSORT test.
- Three-axle, low-entry electric bus, 15 metres long, for urban and regional routes
- Carries up to 100 passengers, with up to 65 seats
- Low-entry front section facilitates boarding and efficient passenger exchange, especially in urban traffic
- Rear section designed with passenger comfort in mind, including on longer journeys
Passenger and driver safety is supported by advanced driver assistance systems, including solutions for monitoring blind spots, detecting pedestrians and other vehicles in the vicinity of the bus, and warning of potential hazards. Driving safety is further enhanced by systems supporting vehicle stability and braking performance, including EBS, ASR and ESC, as well as the Collision Mitigation System (CMS). The Urbino 15 LE electric meets the requirements of GSR2 regulations and UN Regulation No. 66, and it is compatible with the eSConnect remote fleet management system, which provides telemetry, operational data analysis and elements of predictive diagnostics.
- more than 600
- around 370
- primarily Sweden, plus the Netherlands, Spain and Poland
Solaris says the Urbino 15 LE electric is a model proven in real-world operation across Europe. The company has already contracted more than 600 vehicles of this type, with around 370 delivered to operators. During the trade fair, Solaris experts will be available to visitors to present the capabilities of the new Urbino 15 LE electric and share their experience in the development of zero-emission public transport.
This year's FIAA is particularly significant for Solaris because the company is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Over 30 years Solaris has delivered 30,000 vehicles to 900 cities in Europe and beyond, including Canada. The company says it is entering its fourth decade with an established position as a European leader in e-mobility, clearly defined strategic goals and an ongoing ambition to transform public transport and make it more sustainable and accessible for residents.
Previously from Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o.
In July, our coverage reported that Solaris planned to present the 15-metre, three-axle Urbino 15 LE electric bus at FIAA 2026 in Madrid from September 22 to 24, the trade fair this story covers. We have also followed Solaris's municipal electric bus contracts, including 20 buses for Olomouc in the Czech Republic by 2028 with an option to expand the order to 40 vehicles, and 22 battery-electric buses for Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania, due in the second half of 2027.
- Solaris to Showcase Urbino 15 LE Electric Bus at FIAA 2026 in Madrid
- Solaris secures municipal contract to supply 20 electric buses to Olomouc transit network by 2028
- Solaris to deliver up to 40 electric buses to Olomouc
- Solaris wins Romanian order for 22 electric buses in Sfântu Gheorghe
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o.'s official releases.
Why this matters
Solaris is a European electric bus manufacturer, and the Urbino 15 LE electric is aimed at operators that want a single vehicle for both urban and regional routes, where range and flexible charging matter. Public transport operators are the buyers here, particularly in Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland, where these buses are already in service.
Terms in This Story
- eSORT
- A standardised test procedure used to measure the energy consumption and range of electric buses.
- Pantograph
- An overhead current collector mounted on a vehicle roof that lets a bus draw power from an overhead charging point.
- CCS2
- Combined Charging System Type 2, a standard plug-in charging connector for electric vehicles.
- Low-entry
- A bus layout with a low front section for easier boarding, while the rear of the vehicle may be higher.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.