Copenhagen's Bus Network Goes Fully Electric Six Years Early

Copenhagen has fully transitioned to an all-electric bus network, completing a major environmental milestone. The city's public transport operator, Movia, now runs 794 battery-powered buses, cutting annual CO₂ emissions by 2,000 tonnes. The shift began in 2016 when Copenhagen City Hall committed to converting all bus lines to zero emissions. Initially, the target was to have half the fleet electric by 2030. However, progress accelerated, and this goal was met in 2024—six years ahead of schedule.

Route 5C, one of Denmark's busiest, previously ran on biogas since 2017. Now, it operates entirely on electricity, alongside route 19. A total of 52 new electric buses have been added to these lines, with 36 specifically assigned to routes 19 and 5C. The final step involved electrifying route 350S, adding 10 more electric buses to Movia's fleet. With these changes, 72 per cent of Movia's total buses are now fully electric, marking the end of diesel and biogas reliance in the city's public transport system.

The full electrification of Copenhagen's bus network reduces carbon emissions significantly each year. All routes now run on clean energy, aligning with the city's long-term sustainability plans. The project also sets a benchmark for other urban transport systems aiming for zero-emission operations.