Yutong’s U12 battery electric bus has completed an extreme cold challenge in the Arctic Circle.

In a live test covering 105 kilometres, the vehicle operated in Kirkenes, Norway at temperatures of -33°C. During operation, it demonstrated a power consumption of 1.56 kw/km in a harsh ice and snow environment.

U12 ─ Yutong's battery electric bus ─ underwent an extreme cold challenge in Kirkenes
U12 ─ Yutong’s battery electric bus ─ underwent an extreme cold challenge in Kirkenes

To enable its vehicles to operate in extreme climates, Yutong uses anti-corrosion technologies for components such as bearing structures and chassis frames, as well as corrosion-prone bottom areas.

What’s more, its IP68 protection system for battery, motor and electric components provides the vehicle with water-resistant properties for wading through snow.

Ice and snow environment and low temperature are the main features of Norway's northern climate
Ice and snow environment and low temperature are the main features of Norway’s northern climate

To meet the needs of customers in Norway, Yutong has also developed a range of features including a high-power heating radiator, an antiskid chain, seat heating, an electric telescopic step and a 360 panoramic view system.

These specifications enable the manufacturer to supply its buses in polar communities. Indeed, in 2020, Norway purchased 102 Yutong battery electric buses, which set a record for the largest single order in Europe.

Now, the number of Yutong battery electric buses operating in Norway totals 331.

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