EU companies adopt BYD, Yutong buses despite China security fears

German, Belgian, Austrian transport groups cite low price, superior electric tech

Yutong's electric coach, the T15E, completed two long-distance tests in Finland during December 2024 in temperatures of minus 20 C. (Courtesy of Yutong) 

JENS KASTNER

February 2, 2026 18:05 JST

HAMBURG, Germany -- Electric buses made by China's BYD and Yutong are increasingly popular in Germany and neighboring countries, despite misgivings in Europe about ceding infrastructure control to Chinese companies.