Electric buses are transforming Europe’s public transportation system faster than many policymakers expected. In 2024, nearly half of all new city buses sold in the European Union were battery-electric, according to a new report from Transport & Environment (T&E). This shift marks a decisive moment in the debate over how to decarbonize transit. The market has spoken, and battery-electric buses have emerged as the clear winner. Cities across Europe are rapidly moving away from diesel and hybrid models, embracing electric buses for their cost savings, efficiency, and environmental benefits.