Karlstad’s electric buses are ready for winter

Last winter, several electric buses in Karlstad and Hammarö experienced problems, including software issues, problems with spare parts, and a traffic plan that meant the buses could not finish charging in time. Ahead of this winter, the bus company Nobina, which operates the city service, says the problems have been addressed. “We have done everything we can, and we are now operating on a completely different level compared with last winter,” says Nobina’s chief executive.

Today, 15 electric buses operate routes in the Karlstad area and Hammarö. Since the S-line was launched in Karlstad in 2018, Värmland has had electric buses, and in summer 2025 the latest generation of electric buses entered service when Nobina took over the contract for the city traffic. Passengers are urged to stay informed through the Värmlandstrafik app to see when their particular bus is due. SVT Nyheter Värmland