Wiener Linien shines: E-mobility center receives administration award 2025!

Wiener Linien shines: E-mobility center receives administration award 2025!

The Wiener Linien achieved a significant success on June 5, 2025: They were awarded the Austrian Administration Prize 2025 in the “Ecological Sustainability, Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection” category. The prize, which is awarded by the Federal Chancellery, demonstrates the city's innovative strength and commitment to climate protection. Over 100 submissions were evaluated, making the recognition for the e-mobility center in Siebenhirten all the more remarkable, as Wien.at reports.

The competence center in Siebenhirten, which has been in operation since 2024, is home to Wiener Linien's fleet of 60 electric buses. Here the electric buses are not only charged, but also maintained and repaired. The architectural aspect of the building is particularly noteworthy: one part is constructed of wood, while the roofs and side surfaces are covered in greenery and a photovoltaic system covers the energy requirements. This not only minimizes the ecological footprint, but also uses the waste heat from the charging systems to heat the lounges and workshops, as highlighted in Wien.gv.at.

Commitment to the future

Alexandra Reinagl, the CEO of Wiener Linien, was quoted as saying how proud she was of the award. She emphasizes the importance of being a market leader in the field of sustainable mobility. This recognition shows that Wiener Linien is not only active in everyday life for its passengers, but also takes responsibility for the environment.

In addition, the development in e-mobility shows a positive trend that is spreading not only in Vienna but also across Europe. Bidirectional charging, in which electric cars can not only absorb electricity but also deliver it, is becoming increasingly relevant. This technology makes it possible to store excess electricity from photovoltaic systems or feed it back into the public grid, optimizing overall energy requirements. The bmwk.de reports that from 2025 all electricity providers will have to offer a time-variable electricity tariff. This makes bidirectional charging particularly attractive.

The Wiener Linien are not only a pioneer in e-mobility, they are also part of a larger trend that influences the future of energy supply and use in Europe. With this award, you are sending a strong signal for sustainability and giving the population an insight into environmentally friendly mobility that can also offer long-term benefits for everyone.