Viking announced the launch of its first fully electric motor coach, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship. With the debut, Viking becomes the first river line to operate a 100 percent electric motor coach for guest transportation in Europe. Now in service in Vienna, the Viking-branded coach accommodates up to 49 passengers, with additional electric coaches planned for deployment across Europe in the coming years. Additional electric coaches planned for deployment across Europe in the coming years.

“We have always been deliberately concerned about the environment, which is why we design our ships thoughtfully to reduce fuel consumption,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking. “As we begin to introduce electric motor coaches to our land operations, we are proud to extend our environmental commitment even further. Electric motor coaches are quieter and offer a zero-emission solution, and we look forward to operating them in many more Viking destinations in the coming months and years.”

The introduction of Viking’s first electric motor coach builds on the company’s long-standing record of environmentally considerate innovation. In 2009, Viking became the first river line to use hybrid diesel-electric engines. With the launch of the Viking Longships, Viking introduced to Europe’s rivers an innovative design featuring a patented square bow and asymmetric corridor layout, diesel-electric engines and onboard solar panels. In 2025, Viking also announced plans for the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship—the Viking Libra—scheduled for delivery in fall 2026.