BYD has introduced its unique Type A electric school bus that is capable of carrying 30 students, with a range of about 225km (140 miles) and vehicle-to-grid capability. The signposting feature of the new BYD electric bus is its vehicle-to-grid capacity which offers off-grid power to schools. Furthermore, it is zero-emission, and its significantly reduced maintenance and fueling cost will also be beneficial to schools.
In 2021, BYD was the second-largest manufacturer of BEVs, with over 320,000 units produced in China. Its operations include the development and manufacture of the blade EV batteries, and the US school system heralded its debut in June 2021 with its Type D electric buses. It continues to collaborate with other players in the integration of V2G technologies into commercial EV fleets for enhanced versatility. While the Type D buses come with a larger carrying capacity, the new BYD Type A electric buses are smaller but will also provide power to US schools, in addition to the safe and clean transportation it offers.
In a press release by BYD, we now know that the new buses will come in sizes of 22.9ft, 24.5ft, and 26.7ft and this is ideal for routes with fewer students and students with disabilities. The bus will be powered by a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery which can recharge either via DC or single-phase AC supply, that is, 150kW DC fast charging or 19.2kW single-phase AC charging. The company says the new buses could cut fuelling and maintenance costs by as high as 60%, while also offering clean energy to the school when it is not operational during school hours.
BYD is however yet to announce any pricing information for the new Type A buses, neither have they put out a release date for the vehicles.
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