Iveco enters the electric minibus segment with the eFlexy Line and eFlexy City
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Iveco BUS is expanding its electric portfolio with the electric compact minibuses eFlexy Line and eFlexy City. Both models are based on a common 6-meter platform with a maximum gross weight of less than 5 tons and belong to the M2 segment. The eFlexy City is designed as a Class A vehicle for urban use, while the eFlexy Line is intended as a Class B vehicle for scheduled services, shuttles, and intercity travel.
The eFlexy Line can accommodate up to 13 passengers in addition to the driver, and it features a completely flat floor. A 1200 millimeter wide side door along with a fold-out hydraulic lift at the rear are designed to facilitate boarding, alighting, and access for wheelchair users.
Both minibuses are equipped with a 205-kW electric motor (279 horsepower) and a battery with a capacity of 110 kWh. The range is said to exceed 300 kilometers. Charging can be done using alternating current (AC) at up to 22 kW or direct current (DC) at up to 150 kW. Fast charging can restore up to 80 percent of the battery capacity in less than an hour.
Three driving modes and four levels of energy recovery during braking are available for energy management. The driver’s cockpit includes an infotainment system, touch control interfaces, smartphone integration, and navigation solutions. Additionally, the eFlexy Line and eFlexy City come equipped with Level 2+ driver assistance systems and meet the latest European GSR requirements.
The package also includes a connected service ecosystem that is used in conjunction with the eDaily series models. The eStart Pack, included standard for three years, provides information such as charge level, remaining range, battery status, charging progress, and operational performance via Iveco On. Additional features include charging scheduling, pre-conditioning, warning alerts, and maintenance planning. Optional add-ons also offer access to over 350,000 public charging points through the eCharge Solution.
"With the eFlexy Line and eFlexy City, Iveco Bus expands its zero-emission offering to a segment that is gaining increasing strategic importance for operators: compact, barrier-free, and flexible passenger transport," says Giorgio Zino, Head of Commercial Operations Iveco Bus Europe. "Available in City and Line versions, this new electric minibus series covers a wide range of daily applications—from urban routes and demand-responsive services to shuttle services—and helps our customers implement their decarbonization strategies."
The first deliveries of the eFlexy Line and eFlexy City are scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
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