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Škoda E’City

Škoda E’City
$400,000.00
Brand: Skoda
Category: Electric Cars
Available
  • Drive Type: RWD
  • Type: Low-floor city bus, 28 seated / 69 total passengers
  • Self Driving: None
  • Airbags: None

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.5
  • PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
  • BATTERY 7 / 10
  • BODY 3 / 10
  • DISPLAYS 5 / 10
  • COMFORT 6 / 10
  • SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Fully zero-emission with quiet operation
  2. Fast pantograph charging with fallback plug-in option
  3. Low-floor layout enhances accessibility
  4. Designed for dense urban environments

CONS

  1. 100 km (62 mi) range may not suit long city lines
  2. Higher upfront cost compared to some diesel alternatives
  3. Lack of extended-range variants currently
  4. Performance reliant on available traction infrastructure

Škoda E’City is a battery-electric city bus from Škoda Transportation, built for urban public transport rather than private use. It is a 12-meter low-floor single-deck bus with a rear-mounted electric drivetrain, and it stands out as one of Škoda’s dedicated zero-emission city bus models for municipal fleets.

The Škoda E’City uses a 266 kWh NMC battery and is reported to offer up to 100 km of range. The available information does not clearly confirm a WLTP or EPA certification cycle, so the range should be treated as a manufacturer-claimed figure rather than a standardized one. Charging is listed at 150 kW DC, while an exact 10–80% charging time is not clearly published in the source material.

Pricing is not consistently listed in official public material, but one database places the Škoda E’City at around $400,000, with approximate equivalents of €372,000 or £316,000. That pricing and packaging make it best suited to city transit operators, fleet buyers, and public transport agencies.

Within Škoda’s own lineup, it sits alongside other Electric city-bus and transit products such as the E’City 12 AVE, while external rivals include models like the Solaris Urbino 12 Electric and the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro. For a close comparison model, the Solaris Urbino 12 Electric is the nearest match in size, use case, and market position.

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Full Electric Vehicle Specifications

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants 12-m low-floor electric city bus

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 2021
Availability Status In production / in service
Base Price (USD) $400,000

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 260 kWh
Battery Chemistry Lithium-ion
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 100 km (62 mi)
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) plug-in (overnight)
DC Charging (Max kW) pantograph up to 150 kW (15–30 min top-ups)
Additional Notes Uses tram/trolleybus network for pantograph charging

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) 160 kW (≈214 HP), rear-axle electric drive
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 80 km/h (50 mph)

BODY

Body Style Low-floor city bus, 28 seated / 69 total passengers
Platform / Architecture Škoda Transportation urban bus
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) 12.1 m (L) × 2.55 m (W) × 3.3 m (H)
Wheelbase (mm) 5.8 m
Kerb Weight (kg) 19,000 kg
Additional Notes Doors: 3 double doors
Accessibility: Fully low-floor, space for wheelchairs & prams

SAFETY

Driver Assistance (ADAS) Passenger counting, CCTV, accessibility aids

COMFORT

Seating Capacity 28 + standing
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Info & monitoring systems
Additional Notes Features for visually impaired, low boarding height

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) Passenger info screens
Driver's Display (inches) console display
Additional Notes CCTV and passenger counting system

LIGHTING

INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO

TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

Note

Additional Notes Service life: 12 years (designed)
Optimized for short urban routes with frequent charging

Disclaimer Note

Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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