Volvo Buses has launched its new BZR Electric coach chassis, which aims to carry out longer journeys and enable interregional routes previously considered non-viable.
The new modular design-chassis offers an operating range of up to 700 km on 720 kWh battery, and is available in two or three axle configurations, as well as with four to eight modular energy storage units.
Volvo Buses President Anna Westerberg said:Our new electric chassis reaches for more than just extended operating range. It enables new routes and gives operators greater versatility.
The new chassis is set to be offered with bodies from a number of different bodybuilders depending on market and customer preferences.
The BZR Electric coach will offer both 250 kW CCS charging and 450 kW OppCharge, and is equipped with Volvo Buses’ active safety systems.
Thus far, Carrus Delta has already bodied the first Volvo BZR Electric coach chassis, and will begin offering it to customers in both the Nordic and Benelux markets.
Volvo Buses now offers electromobility solutions for every segment of bus & coach travel, including city, intercity, long-distance and tour & charter.
Dan Pettersson, Senior Vice President at Volvo Buses, said:Together with operators, we are making travel safer, more comfortable, and sustainable than ever before.
