CaetanoBus has secured a new contract from STCP, the public operator of the city of Porto,
in Portugal, for the supply of 30 electric buses, in a deal valued at €11.6 million. This marks
the third time that STCP has selected CaetanoBus as its supplier of electric city buses and
represents the second consecutive order for the latest generation of the e.City Gold model,
following the contract of 20 units in 2024.

CaetanoBus and STCP share a long-standing partnership, with a proven track record of supplying hundreds of buses powered by diesel, natural gas and, more recently, electric drivetrains. This new contract not only reinforces the trust built over decades but also validates the performance, comfort, and safety of CaetanoBus’ latest generation of zero-emission vehicles.

The e.City Gold model is 12 meters long and has a capacity of up to 88 passengers. This new generation buses is the use of extremely reliable state-of-the-art components and technology from CRRC, the world’s largest manufacturer of rolling stock, including high-speed trains, buses and core components, bringing global excellence and advanced technology.

Futhermore, The e.City Gold are equipped with CATL BC5 battery systems—offering up to 465 kWh. CATL’s BC5 technology features high-energy-density LFP cells, designed for safety, fast charging, and long service life. This is the third time that STCP has awarded CaetanoBus a contract for 100% electric buses and the second consecutive time it has chosen CaetanoBus' latest generation of electric vehicles. This repeat order confirms the success of CaetanoBus' latest version of zero-emission buses, which stand out for their extended range, greater comfort and safety, as well as their innovative and reliable technology. CaetanoBus will officially present this new generation of zero-emission buses at Busworld 2025, which will take place in October in Brussels.

Nuno Lago de Carvalho, CaetanoBus’ member of the Executive Commetee and CCO , commented: "We are extremely proud to have been selected once again as the preferred supplier in a highly competitive international tender. The supply of additional electric buses to STCP,a long-standing partner with whom we have collaborated for decades, is particularly significant and it is the second order from STCP for our new generation of electric buses which reinforces its success."