Baku, September 18, 2025
Baku’s municipal operator BakuBus LLC spent AZN 86.962 million to buy 160 battery-electric buses together with their charging units from China’s BYD Auto Industry Co., according to the state e-procurement portal.
That works out to AZN 543,512.5 per bus plus its charger, or ~$319,700 at an assumed 1 USD = 1.70 AZN (total package ~$51.15 million).
Why it matters
Fleet electrification at scale: A 160-unit order meaningfully shifts the city fleet toward zero tailpipe emissions and lower noise on busy corridors.
Cost signal: The per-unit package price (~$320k incl. charger) gives a public benchmark for large-lot e-bus procurements in the region.
Operations & infrastructure: Bundling chargers suggests depot-based overnight charging; successful rollout will hinge on grid capacity, driver/technician training, and spare-parts logistics.
By the numbers
Contractor: BYD Auto Industry Co. (China)
Buyer: BakuBus LLC
Quantity: 160 battery-electric buses + charging equipment
Total contract: AZN 86,962,000 (~$51.15m)
Per bus + charger: AZN 543,512.5 (~$319,700)
FX assumption: 1 USD = 1.70 AZN
What to watch next
Delivery & phasing: Which depots and routes get electrified first; whether buses arrive in tranches or all at once.
Charging layout: Number and power rating of chargers, and whether any on-route fast charging is planned.
Performance data: Real-world range in Baku conditions (summer/winter, A/C, load), uptime, and energy cost per km.
Local capability: Training programs and any steps toward localized maintenance or assembly to reduce lifecycle costs.
