- Ljubljana is investing €11.6 million in emobility, with €3.5 million from the EU, to add 16 electric buses and modernise its public transport.
- The move aligns with a wider European shift toward emobility, including electric ferries in Stockholm and autonomous e-minibuses in city centres.
- As cities electrify, Europe must also upgrade its power grid to handle increased demand while pushing forward with cleaner, more efficient transport.
Joining Europe’s urban emobility movement, Ljubljana invests in electric buses
Ljubljana has secured €3.5 million in European Union funding to buy 16 new electric buses. The support comes from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of Slovenia’s EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021–2027.
The project is worth €11.6 million in total. It will modernise the city’s bus fleet, cut pollution, and improve air quality.
The city will buy three types of electric buses. These include six long, 18-metre articulated buses, five standard 12-metre buses, and five smaller 9-metre buses. A testament to the diverse array of options on the market, all best equipped for different routes.
The move supports the EU’s goal of a net-zero carbon economy. It also aligns with Ljubljana’s own push for sustainable urban development.
Ljubljana’s push toward emobility is part of a broader trend across Europe. Cities like Stockholm are already rolling out electric hydrofoil ferries to clean up urban waterways. Meanwhile, autonomous electric minibuses are being tested in city centres across France and Spain.
As more cities go electric, Europe’s power infrastructure is facing new challenges. Experts say that upgrading the grid and managing peak energy demand will be key to keeping the transition on track. Still, the momentum is strong—and growing.
The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development announced Ljubljana’s funding on 28 April 2025. It described the project as a key part of efforts to promote sustainable, multimodal transport across Slovenia.
This investment marks another step in Ljubljana’s long-term sustainability plans. The city is known for its green policies and has won several awards for its environmental work. The new buses will further strengthen its reputation as a clean, forward-thinking capital.
In the coming months, residents can expect to see the new electric buses on the roads. Quieter, cleaner, and more efficient, they promise to change the way people move around Ljubljana.
