Altas Auto hits 10,000 vehicle production milestone with electric Mercedes eSprinter for Norway
By Eve
Lithuanian minibus and midibus manufacturer Altas Auto has produced its 10,000th vehicle since 2002, an electric Mercedes eSprinter with Altas Auto Ecoline body delivered to a Norwegian customer in mid-October 2026. The company operates an annual production capacity of approximately 800 buses, with vehicles now running in more than 30 countries. The milestone precedes Altas Auto's 25th anniversary in 2027 and follows a 2025 management transition when founder Edvardas Radzevičius stepped down as CEO after 23 years, succeeded by Ignas Pranskevičius.
Why it matters
The production milestone signals sustained manufacturing scale in the electric minibus and midibus segment, relevant for fleet operators and public transport authorities procuring zero emission vehicles across Europe. Altas Auto's 800 unit annual capacity and presence in over 30 countries positions it as a potential supplier for CPOs and fleet customers seeking electric commercial vehicle conversions.
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- “Altas Auto reaches 10,000 vehicles produced, with electric Mercedes eSprinter delivered to Norway”
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- 23 October 2026
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