Global Electric Bus Market (Battery Electric Bus, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus and Fuel Cell Electric Bus): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2024-2028)

Global Electric Bus Market (Battery Electric Bus, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus and Fuel Cell Electric Bus): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2024-2028)


The global electric bus market is forecasted to reach US$71.72 billion in 2028, experiencing growth at a CAGR of 11.51% during the period spanning from 2024 to 2028. Growth in the global electric bus market was supported by factors such as rapid urbanization, increased oil prices, surge in air pollution, government initiatives and falling prices of batteries. However, the market growth is expected to be restrained by high development cost, limited battery capacity and growing popularity of natural gas-fueled buses.

The global electric bus market by propulsion can be segmented as follows: battery electric bus, plug-in hybrid electric bus and fuel cell electric bus. In 2023, the dominant share of global electric bus market was held by battery electric bus, followed by plug-in hybrid electric bus and fuel cell electric bus. Factors such as increase in demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, rising demand for electric school bus and light weight technology has helped in boosting market growth.

While most of the industries worldwide suffered a negative impact of COVID-19, the electric bus market witnessed a mixed impact on it. Initially, the market witnessed a drop in passengers, since people lessen their mobility via public transports worrying to be in contact with COVID-19 virus. In addition to this, the market faced disruption in supply chain which acted as a challenge in manufacturing new buses. However, the market saw an increase in registration as many countries used this sector to impose recovery in their economy. Counties like China, India, and others, issued many regulations to support the electric bus market at full swing.

Scope of the report:
  • The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global electric bus market with potential impact of COVID-19.
  • The Chinese electric bus market has been analyzed.
  • The market dynamics such as growth drivers, market trends and challenges are analyzed in-depth.
  • The competitive landscape of the market, along with the company profiles of leading players (BYD Company Limited, Daimler AG, Volvo Group, Yutong Bus Co Ltd., Proterra Inc. and Ebusco) are also presented in detail.
Key Target Audience:
  • Electric Bus Manufacturers
  • Raw Material Suppliers
  • Dealers/Distributors of Electric Buses
  • Investment Banks
  • Government Bodies & Regulating Authorities


1. Market Overview
1.1 Electric Bus
1.1.1 Electric Bus - Introduction
1.1.2 History of Electric Bus
Table 1: History of Electric Vehicle
1.1.3 Benefits of Electric Bus
1.2 Advantages of Electric Bus
1.3 Disadvantages of Electric Bus
1.4 Types of Electric Bus
1.4.1 Hybrid Electric Bus
1.4.2 Fuel Cell Electric Bus
1.4.3 Battery Electric Bus
2. Impact of COVID- 19
2. Impact of COVID-19
2.1 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Electric Bus Market
2.2 Surge in Electric Bus Registrations
Table 2: Global Electric Bus Registrations (2016-2020)
2.3 Supply Chain Disruption
2.4 Rising Environment Awareness
2.5 Post-COVID Scenario
3. Market Analysis
3.1 Global Electric Bus Market Forecast by Value
Table 3: Global Electric Bus Market Forecast by Value (2021-2028)
3.2 Global Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume
Table 4: Global Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume (2019-2023)
3.3 Global Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume
Table 5: Global Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume (2024-2028)
3.4 Global Electric Bus Market by Stock
Table 6: Global Electric Bus Market by Stock (2019-2023)
3.5 Global Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock
Table 7: Global Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock (2024-2028)
3.6 Global Electric Bus Market by Propulsion
3.6.1 Global Electric Bus Market Sales Volume by Propulsion
Table 8: Global Electric Bus Market Sales Volume by Propulsion (2023)
3.6.2 Global Electric Bus Market Stock by Propulsion
Table 9: Global Electric Bus Market Stock by Propulsion (2023)
3.6.3 Global Battery Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume
Table 10: Global Battery Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume (2019-2023)
3.6.4 Global Battery Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume
Table 11: Global Battery Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume (2024-2028)
3.6.5 Global Battery Electric Bus Market by Stock
Table 12: Global Battery Electric Bus Market by Stock (2019-2023)
3.6.6 Global Battery Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock
Table 13: Global Battery Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock (2024-2028)
3.6.7 Global Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume
Table 14: Global Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume (2019-2023)
3.6.8 Global Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume
Table 15: Global Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume (2024-2028)
3.6.9 Global Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market by Stock
Table 16: Global Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market by Stock (2019-2023)
3.6.10 Global Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock
Table 17: Global Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock (2024-2028)
3.6.11 Global Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume
Table 18: Global Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume (2019-2023)
3.6.12 Global Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume
Table 19: Global Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume (2024-2028)
3.6.13 Global Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market by Stock
Table 20: Global Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market by Stock (2019-2023)
3.6.14 Global Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock
Table 21: Global Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock (2024-2028)
4. China Market Analysis
4.1 China
4.1.1 China Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume
Table 22: China Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume (2019-2023)
4.1.2 China Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume
Table 23: China Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume (2024-2028)
4.1.3 China Electric Bus Market by Stock
Table 24: China Electric Bus Market by Stock (2019-2023)
4.1.4 China Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock
Table 25: China Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock (2024-2028)
4.1.5 China Electric Bus Market Sales Volume by Propulsion
Table 26: China Electric Bus Market Sales Volume by Propulsion (2023)
4.1.6 China Electric Bus Market Stock by Propulsion
Table 27: China Electric Bus Market Stock by Propulsion (2023)
4.1.7 China Battery Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume
Table 28: China Battery Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume (2019-2023)
4.1.8 China Battery Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume
Table 29: China Battery Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume (2024-2028)
4.1.9 China Battery Electric Bus Market by Stock
Table 30: China Battery Electric Bus Market by Stock (2019-2023)
4.1.10 China Battery Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock
Table 31: China Battery Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock (2024-2028)
4.1.11 China Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume
Table 32: China Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume (2019-2023)
4.1.12 China Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume
Table 33: China Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume (2024-2028)
4.1.13 China Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market by Stock
Table 34: China Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market by Stock (2019-2023)
4.1.14 China Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock
Table 35: China Plug-in Hybrid Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock (2024-2028)
4.1.15 China Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume
Table 36: China Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market by Sales Volume (2019-2023)
4.1.16 China Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume
Table 37: China Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market Forecast by Sales Volume (2024-2028)
4.1.17 China Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market by Stock
Table 38: China Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market by Stock (2019-2023)
4.1.18 China Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock
Table 39: China Fuel Cell Electric Bus Market Forecast by Stock (2024-2028)
5. Market Dynamics
5.1 Growth Drivers
5.1.1 Rapid Urbanization
Table 40: Global Urban Population (2018-2023)
5.1.2 Increased Oil Prices
Table 41: OPEC Basket Price (Jan 2018- Jan 2023)
5.1.3 Surge in Air Pollution
Table 42: Global CO2 emissions from Fossil Fuels (2017-2023)
5.1.4 Falling Prices of Batteries
Table 43: Global Lithium-ion Battery Pack Cost (2016-2023)
5.1.5 Sustainable Alternative
5.2 Key Trends & Developments
5.2.1 Government Initiatives
5.2.2 Increase in Demand for Fuel-efficient Vehicles
5.2.3 Rising Demand for Electric School Buses
5.2.4 Light Weight Technology
5.3 Challenges
5.3.1 High Development Cost
5.3.2 Limited Battery Capacity
5.3.3 Growing Popularity of Natural Gas-fueled Buses
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1 North America Market
6.1.1 North America Market Share - Key Players
Table 44: Key Players – North America Market Share (2023)
7. Company Profiles
7.1 BYD Company Limited
7.1.1 Business Overview
Table 45: Business Segments
7.2 Volvo Group
7.2.1 Business Overview
Table 46: Business Segments
7.3 Daimler AG
7.3.1 Business Overview
Table 47: Business Segments
7.4 Ebusco
7.4.1 Business Overview
7.5 Yutong Bus Co Ltd.
7.5.1 Business Overview
7.6 Proterra Inc.
7.6.1 Business Overview

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