Name

ALTAS AUTO

Legal name

ALTAS komercinis transportas, UAB

Website

https://altasauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric and Diesel Minibus Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (33699), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Bus (Battery-Electric) Manufacturing (IMACADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shuttle/Paratransit & Community Bus Manufacturing (IMACADAD), Bus & Coach Electrical/Electronics & Telematics Manufacturing (IMACADAK), Intercity/Coach (Touring) Bus Manufacturing (IMACADAB), Electrical, Electronics & Diagnostics (ECU, Wiring, ADAS on HD) (TLAKABAE)

Keywords

• Electric minibus manufacturing
• Commercial bus conversions
• Electric drivetrain systems
• Public transport vehicles
• Specialty vehicle manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bus Manufacturing and Sales: Complete bus manufacturing including electric minibuses (Altas Novus line), Mercedes-Benz-based conversions, MAN-based conversions, and Zhongtong midibuses. Individual/specialized orders for emergency vehicles, police, and military applications.
2. Service and After-sales: Repair and maintenance services through dealer network across Europe, spare parts supply through dedicated webshop

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ALTAS AUTO designs, engineers, and manufactures electric and diesel minibuses and midibuses built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, MAN TGE, and Zhongtong base platforms, and distributes full-size electric buses (V7, N12, H13, N18) in European markets. The company converts base vehicles into specialized passenger configurations for city, suburban, intercity, and intercity coach transport, and also produces custom-built specialty vehicles for emergency medical services, police, and military customers. After-sales service and spare parts are provided through a dealer and authorized service partner network across 18 European countries.

Product overview

ALTAS AUTO is the largest minibus manufacturer in Europe, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Lithuania, operating in 18 European markets with 320 employees and approximately EUR 97 million in annual revenue (94% export). The company designs, engineers, and manufactures minibuses and midibuses across electric and diesel powertrains. Its core branded electric minibus line is the Altas Novus family (Multiline, Ecoline, Cityline, Cityline LW), built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with Elinta Motors drivetrains. The portfolio also includes Mercedes-Benz diesel minibus conversions (Ecoline, Multiline, Tourline, Businessline, Cityline, and eSprinter electric variants), full-size Zhongtong electric buses (V7 midibus, N12 12m city bus, H13 intercity coach, N18 articulated bus), MAN TGE-based minibuses (Intercity, Coach), and custom-built specialty vehicles (Ambulance, Police, Military, and other bespoke configurations). The company holds ISO 9001 quality certification and operates under LEAN methodology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Altas Novus: Electric minibus product line including Multiline, Ecoline, Cityline, and Cityline LW models built with Elinta Motors technology
• Altas Novus City V7
• Altas Auto ZERO emission buses

Products and services

• Altas Novus Multiline M3 Class B all-electric minibus built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with 165 kW asynchronous motor, 126 kWh NMC battery, up to 300 km range, and seating for up to 19 passengers plus 2 wheelchair positions. Designed for public transport operators.
• Altas Novus Ecoline M3 Class B all-electric minibus with NMC battery offering up to 290 km range. Developed with Elinta Motors; features blind-spot sensors, interior and exterior cameras, and USB/USB-C charging ports. Aimed at public transport operators.
• Altas Novus Cityline M3 Class A low-floor electric minibus with 140 kW motor, 1350 Nm torque, and battery warranty of 8 years / 250,000 km (SoH > 70%). Accommodates 18 passengers including 2 flap seats and 1 wheelchair. Aimed at city public transport operators.
• Altas Novus Cityline LW M3 Class A low-floor electric minibus with extended wheelbase (7,667 mm) and 13 kW passenger compartment air conditioning. Accommodates 18 passengers including 3 flap seats and 1 wheelchair. Aimed at city public transport operators.
• eSprinter Ecoline S / Ecoline 100% electric economical special-purpose minibus based on Mercedes-Benz eSprinter with permanent-magnet synchronous motor (150 kW), LFP battery (81/113 kWh), and up to 320 km range (SORT 2). Supports DC fast charging up to 115 kW via CCS2. For public transport operators.
• Ecoline / Ecoline L (Diesel) M2/M3 Class B diesel minibus on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis (Euro VI E), available in standard (7,367 mm) and extended (7,767 mm) lengths. Seating for up to 22 passengers; 3 wheelchair positions. Engine options: 125 or 140 kW with automatic or manual gearbox. For public transport operators.
• Multiline / Multiline L (Diesel) M2/M3 Class B diesel minibus on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform; includes a guide seat configuration for accessibility. For public transport operators.
• Tourline / Tourline L (Diesel) M2/M3 Class B diesel minibus on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis with luggage space of 0.7–1.95 m³; no wheelchair accommodation. For tour and intercity operators.
• Businessline L (Diesel) M3 Class B diesel minibus on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with 7,767 mm length, permitted GVW 5,300/5,500 kg, seating for 16 passengers, and 13 kW heating and conditioning system. For business and VIP transport operators.
• Cityline / Cityline L (Diesel)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 320 km range on single charge for electric minibuses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Zhongtong Bus Holding Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2023Partnership for e-midibus production announced September 2023. Altas Auto distributes Zhongtong electric buses (V7, N12, H13, N18 models) in European markets, providing local service and support.
• Mercedes-Benz AGcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerStrategic partnership with Mercedes-Benz AG for base vehicle supply. Altas Auto converts Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles into specialized minibuses. RMI (Repair and Maintenance Information) access provided through B2B Connect portal.
• MAN Truck & Bus SEcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerStrategic partnership with MAN Truck & Bus SE for base vehicle supply. Altas Auto converts MAN TGE vehicles into specialized minibuses.
• Elinta MotorscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for electric driveline development. Elinta Motors supplies electric motors and drivetrain systems for Altas Novus electric minibuses.
• Mūsu Auto ValmieracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolkswagen distributor in Latvia, strategic partner for 10+ years. Together with Altas Auto, they participate in public procurement tenders and provide after-sales service for Latvian Emergency Medical Service.
• Veho Oy (Finland)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service representative for Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses and coaches in Finland. Located at Koriansuora 15, 45130 KOUVOLA, Finland.
• Bertel O. Steen AS (Norway)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service representative for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Norway. Located at Solheimveien 7, 1473 LØRENSKOG, Norway.
• Hessel Bus A/S (Denmark)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService representative for Altas Auto products in Denmark. Located at Centervej 3, 4600 Køge, Denmark.
• BG Motor Group (France)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService representative for Altas Auto products in France. Located at 5 Rue du Mottais Saint-Malo 35400, France.
• EVM UK (United Kingdom)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService representative for Altas Auto products in United Kingdom. Located at Unit 1 Oakhurst Business Park, Wilberforce Way, Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 9RT, UK.
• Gruppo D'Auria s.r.l. (Italy)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService representative for Altas Auto products in Italy. Located at Via delle Industrie Taurana 17/A, 84010 Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino, Italy.
• Dana TM4coreTechnology or IntegrationElectric driveline supplier for Zhongtong V7 and other electric bus models. Provides electric motors and drivetrain systems.
• CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited)coreTechnology or IntegrationBattery technology supplier for Zhongtong electric buses. Provides LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery cells for electric bus applications.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ebusco: Dutch pure-play electric bus OEM focused on 12m and 18m city buses sold to European municipal operators. Directly comparable in product category (zero-emission European buses) and customer base (public transport fleets), although concentrated in larger vehicle formats.
• Solaris Bus & Coach: Polish manufacturer of urban electric buses (Urbino 12/18 electric, Urbino 9 midibus) selling across Europe. Directly comparable to Altas's Altas Novus and Zhongtong-distributed lineup as a European e-bus OEM with midibus and full-size city bus offerings.
• Wrightbus: Northern Ireland-based bus and coach manufacturer with a strong electric lineup (StreetAir, StreetDeck BEV) serving UK and European municipal operators. Comparable as a specialist European bus builder focused on zero-emission urban and intercity vehicles.
• VDL Bus & Coach: Dutch-based manufacturer of city and intercity buses including the Citea electric city bus and the new-generation Citeva. Comparable to Altas's electric minibus/midibus portfolio via European public-transport customers, with similar reliance on multiple drivetrain suppliers.
• Caetano Bus: Portuguese bus and coach manufacturer (part of Toyota Caetano) producing the e.City Gold electric minibus and intercity coaches. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base in Southern/Western European public transport.

Broad incumbents

• MAN Truck & Bus SE: Major European commercial vehicle OEM supplying chassis (TGE) used by Altas for minibus conversions and competing with full Lion's City E bus line. A dual role as partner and competitor in the European bus market.
• Iveco Bus: European bus division of Iveco Group producing Daily-based minibuses, Crealis, and E-Way full-size electric city buses. Overlaps with Altas in minibus/EV categories and supplies European municipal operators with comparable products.

Emerging players

• Yutong Bus: One of China's largest bus manufacturers expanding into European markets with full-size electric city and intercity buses. Comparable to Altas's Zhongtong partnership play in serving European zero-emission mandates with Chinese-built vehicles.
• BYD Europe: Subsidiary of Chinese EV maker BYD supplying electric buses across Europe (including the BD11 and K series). Directly competes in European e-bus tenders and is reshaping the competitive landscape against Altas's Zhongtong-distributed product line.
• Switch Mobility (formerly Optare): UK-based subsidiary of Ashok Leyland manufacturing electric metro, city, and double-decker buses (Metrodecker, Metrocity). Comparable as a niche European electric bus builder focused on smaller-format urban vehicles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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