BYD continues to expand its product range. Currently being the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, the company aims to both enter different markets and widen the gap with competitors like Tesla and Xpeng. In line with this, BYD unveiled a new electric city bus and double-decker coach at the Busworld trade fair. Here are the details…
BYD Unveils Next-Gen Electric City Bus and Double-Decker Coach
BYD has unveiled two new electric bus innovations at the Busworld trade fair in Brussels, Belgium: an electric double-decker coach and a new generation of its 12-metre city bus. The new electric double-decker coach is approximately 14 meters long and has a maximum capacity of 80 passengers. It is powered by BYD’s Blade Battery, which is integrated into the chassis to save space. The coach has a range of up to 600 kilometers on a single charge.
The new generation of the eBus B12 is the first model under BYD’s own brand to feature the integrated Blade Battery chassis. The eBus B12 has a maximum battery capacity of 500 kWh and a range of up to 600 kilometers. Both of the new buses are equipped with BYD’s latest electric vehicle technology, including its intelligent driving assistance system and its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system.
The new electric double-decker coach is expected to be available in Europe in early 2024. The new generation of the eBus B12 is expected to be available in Europe in mid-2024. BYD’s new electric buses are expected to play a major role in the transition to a more sustainable transportation system.
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