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Moscow is a global leader in the development and use of electric transport. To replace buses with electric ones, the city is upgrading its charging infrastructure and modernizing its operating areas. This helps increase the number of electric bus routes and make passenger travel even more comfortable. Furthermore, innovative electric vehicles contribute to a cleaner environment, which in turn improves the quality of life for Muscovites.
As reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim LiksutovThe Nagornaya Park in the south of the capital now operates exclusively eco-friendly electric vehicles. Over 400 drivers operate 24 electric bus routes there.
"We're upgrading Mosgortrans' existing transit facilities to accommodate electric transport, as instructed by Sergei Sobyanin. The Nagornaya transit facility serves routes in more than 30 districts of the capital. Over 250 Russian-made electric buses operate on these routes," added Maxim Liksutov.
Electric bus depots
Today, electric buses are serviced at 12 Mosgortrans sites. Moscow was the first in the country to begin building modern electric bus depots. In 2022, the first electric bus depot in Russia and the largest in Europe, "Krasnaya Pakhra," opened in the New Moscow.
Eco-friendly buses began operating in the Novomoskovsky and Troitsky administrative districts. A year later, the Mitino bus depot was built in the northwest. With its arrival, electric buses began operating in 20 districts of the capital and two nearby cities in the Moscow region. At the end of 2023, a third innovative electric bus depot, Saltykovka, began operating. It serves routes in the east of the city.
At the site, specialists prepare the vehicles for service: they check the functionality of all electric bus systems, wash the vehicles, and charge the batteries. Manufacturer representatives also conduct scheduled inspections and maintenance on the vehicles here.
Advantages of electric buses
Replacing one bus with an electric bus reduces carbon dioxide emissions by more than 60 tons per year. These innovative vehicles offer a smooth ride, with no noise or vibration. They are equipped with media screens displaying useful information and charging ports for devices. A folding ramp and a driver-call button make electric buses comfortable for people with disabilities. Strollers and bicycles can be stored in the storage area.
Starting in 2022, the capital will receive upgraded vehicles. These electric buses feature adaptive interior lighting, which switches from cool to warm at 2:00 PM for passenger comfort. The front route sign, enlarged by 18 percent, allows for easy identification from a distance. An electric heater inside the vehicle is environmentally friendly and maintains an optimal temperature. The driving range has increased from 40–50 to 80–90 kilometers. Meanwhile, the vehicle's weight remains unchanged.
In 2025, the new-generation KAMAZ-52222 electric buses entered service. They are even more comfortable thanks to a redesigned cabin layout, a 15 percent larger storage area, additional carry-on luggage space, and a redesigned door. The climate control system has been made more efficient, and the doors now feature light strips indicating door opening and closing. The exterior design of the electric buses is in line with modern trends in global industrial design.
Innovative vehicles are being developed based on operating experience from earlier models and passenger feedback. Moscow's order for new technology supports employment in the regions and stimulates the development of domestic industry.
With new vehicle deliveries and the development of charging infrastructure, even more electric bus routes will appear in the city. This year, Moscow signed contracts with PAO KAMAZ for the supply of 1,100 new-generation electric buses for 2025–2027. All of them meet the most stringent safety and service standards.
In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life Moscow is placing significant emphasis on modernizing its social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading its rolling stock. Furthermore, as part of the national project, the capital has begun developing the Central Transportation Hub. It will become a unified transportation system with predictable commuter rail service for over 30 million residents in 11 Russian regions.
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