Irizar
Irizar is a Spanish cooperative (founded 1889) that designs and manufactures integral buses and coaches across electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and diesel powertrains, serving public transport authorities, intercity and tourist operators, and sports teams in more than 90 countries through 11 plants and 3,900+ employees.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1889
- HeadquartersOrmáiztegui, Spain
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Irizar does
Irizar is a Spanish cooperative (IRIZAR, S. Coop.) headquartered in Ormaiztegi, Basque Country, founded in 1889, that designs and manufactures integral buses and coaches across multiple powertrains: 100% electric (Irizar ie bus, ie tram, ie truck, and the i3 intercity coach), hydrogen fuel cell (i6S Efficient H2 FCEV, claimed as Europe's first zero-emission H2 coach), compressed and liquefied natural gas/biogas (i4, i6, i6S, i8), and efficient diesel/HVO/biodiesel (i4, i6, i6S Efficient, i8). The Group operates through a vertical structure of wholly-owned subsidiaries — Jema (power electronics and HMI), Hispacold (HVAC), Masats (doors and accessibility), Creatio (applied R&D) — together with Irizar e-mobility, which runs Europe's first factory entirely dedicated to electromobility in Aduna, Spain. In total the Group employs more than 3,900 people across 11 production plants in Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Morocco, and South Africa, with a sales and service network covering more than 90 countries.
Irizar monetises primarily through hardware sales of complete vehicles under its own brand to public transport authorities, intercity and tourist coach operators, and sports teams, with revenue also generated from after-sales service, spare parts (iService platform), and recurring fleet management subscriptions (iPanel). Customer relationships are managed through dedicated regional commercial directors and country subsidiaries (Irizar USA, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, Maroc, Southern Africa, Asia Pacific), supported by authorized distributors and OEM bodywork partnerships with Scania and Volvo for selected markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per configuration and tender. The company's value proposition rests on multi-technology capability, integral (body-plus-chassis) manufacturing, premium design and customization, a global after-sales footprint, and a growing circular-economy offering (Izir brand, second-life battery storage with partners such as EMT Madrid and Ibil).
Irizar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Irizar
- Legal name
- IRIZAR, S. Coop.
- Website
- https://irizar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1889
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Irizar is a Spanish cooperative (founded 1889) that designs and manufactures integral buses and coaches across electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and diesel powertrains, serving public transport authorities, intercity and tourist operators, and sports teams in more than 90 countries through 11 plants and 3,900+ employees.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Irizar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Bus and Coach Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ), Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH)
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Where Irizar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ormáiztegui
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices11 records
Markets served
Irizar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Bus and Coach Manufacturing: Irizar designs and manufactures integral buses and coaches for urban, intercity, and tourist transport. Vehicles available in multiple powertrains: 100% electric, hydrogen fuel cell, natural gas (CNG/LNG), diesel, HVO, biodiesel, and hybrid. Products sold as complete vehicles under Irizar brand.
- After-sales Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service network offering 24/7 repair, maintenance, spare parts supply, and fleet management solutions. Includes iPanel monitoring and iService parts management platforms.
- Electric Mobility Solutions: Turnkey electromobility solutions for cities including vehicles, charging infrastructure, energy management, and connectivity through Irizar e-mobility subsidiary.
- Fleet Management and Telematics: iPanel platform providing fleet monitoring, remote diagnostics, preventive maintenance planning, and eco-driving optimization services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Standard diesel, HVO, and biodiesel vehicles |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Natural gas (CNG/LNG) and biogas vehicles |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Electric vehicles (ie bus, ie tram, ie truck) |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
Irizar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Irizar designs and manufactures integral buses and coaches for urban, intercity, and tourist passenger transport, offering multiple powertrain options including battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, natural gas, hybrid, and diesel. The company also delivers complete electromobility solutions — vehicles, charging infrastructure, energy storage, and fleet management — through its Irizar e-mobility subsidiary.
Product overview
Irizar is a multi-technology bus and coach manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of vehicles across multiple powertrains including 100% electric (Irizar ie bus, ie tram, ie truck, i3), hydrogen fuel cell (i6S Efficient H2 FCEV), natural gas/biogas (i8, i6S Efficient, i6, i4), and efficient diesel (i6S Efficient, i6, i4, i8). The product lineup covers urban buses, intercity coaches, premium long-distance coaches, and electric trucks. Supporting services include iService (parts management), iPanel (fleet monitoring and management), and i-training (technical training). The group operates through Irizar e-mobility for electric solutions and maintains production facilities in Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Morocco, South Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Irizar e-mobility: Complete electromobility solutions including electric buses, urban vehicles, charging infrastructure and connectivity
- Irizar ie bus
- Irizar ie tram
- Irizar ie truck
- Izir
- iService
- iPanel
- i-Training
- Creatio
- Irizar i6S Efficient
- Irizar i6S Efficient Hydrogen
- Irizar i8
- Irizar i6
- Irizar i4
- Irizar i3
Products and services
- Irizar i8 Premium coach designed for long-distance and high-end passenger transport.
- Irizar i6S Efficient Diesel-powered coach optimized for fuel efficiency on intercity routes.
- Irizar i6S Efficient H2 FCEV Hydrogen fuel cell electric coach for zero-emission long-distance travel.
- Irizar i6 Versatile intercity coach offered in diesel, natural gas, hybrid, and electric configurations.
- Irizar i4 Metropolitan and intercity bus available in multiple powertrain variants for suburban and regional operations.
- Irizar i3 Electric intercity coach for sustainable regional and suburban passenger service.
- Irizar ie bus 100% electric urban bus platform developed for city public transport fleets.
- Irizar ie tram 100% electric tram-styled bus with urban catenary-free operation.
- Irizar ie truck 100% electric truck designed for urban logistics and last-mile distribution.
- Irizar iPanel Subscription-based fleet management platform for remote vehicle monitoring and operational optimization.
- Irizar iService Spare parts management and after-sales service platform for Irizar vehicles.
Quantifiable outcome
- 120 tonnes CO2 eliminated per year per articulated electric bus
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Irizar
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Irizar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
Irizar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ScaniacoreScania partners with Irizar for bus bodywork, with Scania chassis combined with Irizar bodies. Partnership includes deployment of 27 Scania Irizar i4 biogas buses for Nobina in Sweden, marking the inaugural introduction of the Scania Irizar i4 model in Sweden.
- NobinacoreNobina, Sweden's largest transport operator, operates the 27 Scania Irizar i4 biogas buses on intercity routes serving Skånetrafiken in southern Sweden.
- LECAB Lastbilar ABminorLECAB serves as Irizar's Swedish representative handling delivery and service coordination for buses in Sweden.
- EMT MadridcoreEMT Madrid installed a 1 MWh static energy storage system using second-life batteries from three Irizar e-mobility electric buses. The system operates within EMT's smart charging platform, reducing power peaks and optimizing energy costs for the electric bus fleet as part of Spain's PERTE VEC programme.
- IbilcoreIbil agreement allows Irizar to offer second-life battery applications. Batteries from electric buses that complete their vehicle lifecycle are reused as energy storage elements in charging infrastructure that Ibil is developing.
- Irizar e-mobilitycoreIrizar e-mobility is a Group company dedicated to complete electromobility solutions for vehicles and their main components and systems for cities. Located in Aduna, Spain, it is Europe's first plant entirely dedicated to electromobility.
- HispacoldcoreGroup company specializing in HVAC systems for buses, coaches, and railway vehicles.
- MasatscoreGroup company producing components and systems for electric and pneumatic doors, platform doors, and wheelchair lifts for road and rail transport.
- JemacoreGroup company specializing in power electronics, smart grids, photovoltaic plants, solar energy, multiplexing, R&D electronic projects, and HMI.
- CreatiocoreIrizar's proprietary R&D center for applied research and technological development of products and proprietary systems.
- Hertfordshire County CouncilminorHertfordshire County Council showcased Irizar ie-tram vehicle at public consultation events for the HERT trackless tram system, a £2 billion project connecting Harlow, Hertford, Hatfield, St Albans, and Hemel Hempstead.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Irizar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Scania: Swedish truck and bus manufacturer and a strategic bodywork partner with Irizar for the i4 biogas bus in Nordic markets. Scania also competes with Irizar in chassis-supplied complete bus offerings in many European tenders.
- Volvo Buses: Swedish bus and coach manufacturer with a full BEV and FCEV city bus range. Volvo is also a distribution partner for Irizar in Czech Republic, creating a hybrid competitor/partner relationship. Global scale and capital access position it as a major competitive threat.
- MAN Truck & Bus (Traton): Volkswagen-owned commercial vehicle group offering the MAN Lion's City E electric bus. A large incumbent with global scale, deeper R&D budget, and direct competition with Irizar in European municipal tenders.
- Daimler Truck / EvoBus: Mercedes-Benz and Setra bus brands under Daimler Truck. Major European coach and city bus competitor with substantial hydrogen and BEV investments, deep service network, and corporate capital access that Irizar's cooperative lacks.
Regional players
- New Flyer (NFI Group): North American market leader for heavy-duty transit buses (Xcelsior CHARGE NG BEV) with Alexander Dennis partnership. Primarily serves US/Canada, providing a regional comparison point for Irizar's US market entry via Irizar USA.
Direct peers
- Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL): UK-based leading bus manufacturer with a strong electric bus portfolio (Enviro400EV) and North American presence (NFI/ADL partnership). Direct competitor to Irizar in UK and Commonwealth public transit markets.
- VDL Bus & Coach: Dutch integral bus and coach manufacturer with a full BEV and hydrogen city bus range (Citea). Direct competitor to Irizar in European public transit tenders, similar in size and cooperative-adjacent ownership structure.
- Solaris Bus & Coach: Polish manufacturer of city buses, intercity coaches, and trolleybuses with a strong electric bus portfolio. Direct competitor to Irizar in European e-bus tenders, with comparable scale and similar municipal customer base.
Emerging players
- BYD: Chinese EV and bus manufacturer with strong vertical integration in batteries and vehicles. BYD has made major inroads in European e-bus tenders through aggressive pricing, posing a long-term threat to Irizar's European incumbency.
- Yutong: Chinese bus manufacturer and one of the world's largest by volume, with growing BEV and FCEV bus exports to Europe. Aggressive pricing and state backing make Yutong a major emerging threat in cost-sensitive tenders where Irizar's premium positioning is a disadvantage.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Irizar social profiles
Digital presenceIrizar financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Irizar leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Irizar subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries16 records
Irizar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Irizar M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Irizar
What does Irizar do?
Irizar designs and manufactures integral buses and coaches for urban, intercity, and tourist passenger transport, offering multiple powertrain options including battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, natural gas, hybrid, and diesel. The company also delivers complete electromobility solutions — vehicles, charging infrastructure, energy storage, and fleet management — through its Irizar e-mobility subsidiary.
Is Irizar a public or private company?
Irizar is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Irizar founded?
Irizar was founded in 1889. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Irizar based?
Irizar is headquartered in Ormáiztegui, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Irizar make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Bus and Coach Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are after-sales Service and Maintenance, electric Mobility Solutions and fleet Management and Telematics.
Who are Irizar's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Scania, Volvo Buses, MAN Truck & Bus (Traton) and Daimler Truck / EvoBus. New Flyer (NFI Group) is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), VDL Bus & Coach and Solaris Bus & Coach. Emerging players are BYD and Yutong.
Does Irizar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Irizar.
What industry is Irizar in?
Irizar's product category is Bus and Coach Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACABAK, Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells), with a secondary code of IMACAHAJ, Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules). Its NAICS code is 33632.