Volvo 8900 Electric

The Volvo 8900 Electric is Volvo Buses' low-entry electric bus designed for intercity traffic, available to customers in Europe. Volvo 8900 Electric is based on the flexible electric BZR platform. The Volvo-designed Energy Storage System (ESS) enables up to 6 batteries and is adapted for city and intercity operations.

• Passenger capacity: Optimised Energy Storage System (ESS) & passenger capacity will be tailored according to customers' requirements on duty cycle and charging patterns.
• Energy efficiency: Superior energy efficiency with a Volvo-designed electric driveline that includes dual electric motors, transmission, ESS and charging solutions.
• Flexible charging options: Combo2/CCS & OppCharge
• Fleet management: Provides an interactive live and historical overview of vehicles and fleet, including position, events, driving behaviour, zoning, vehicle condition, charging & battery monitoring, and reports.
• Sustainability: A sustainable transport solution that aims towards zero accidents & noise with environmental and human rights focus throughout the value chain, including sourcing of materials, manufacturing, parts and energy efficiency.
• Modular front design: Allows easy replacement of front parts if needed due to accidents or other damages.
• Driver performance: Volvo dashboard with adjustable steering wheel and new dynamic cluster with steering wheel buttons. Volvo Dynamic Steering for more comfortable driving.
• Safety: A new generation of active safety systems offering greater safety for driver, passengers and people and objects around the bus. The systems are supported by larger field of vision and utilise radars, sensors, and cameras.
• Silent and smooth: The low noise level inside and outside the bus benefits passengers, people at bus stops, and residents along the route.

The range of an electric bus is governed by various external factors such as payload, topography, climatic conditions, driving style etc. Depending on the number of batteries and the type of operation, the range can and will vary. Volvo Buses supports customers in choosing the best solution for each route to create the most efficient energy system and operations.

To fully charge Volvo 8900 Electric using DC (Combo 2/CCS) takes around 2 hours, with an 80% state of charge achievable in about 1.5 hours. Volvo OppCharge offers fast charging capabilities with a maximum charging power of 450 kW. All moving parts are integrated into the pylon, while the contacts on the bus are fixed-mount connectors. OppCharge stations are fully automated – the driver only needs to stop in the correct position to trigger the charging process.

Volvo 8900 Electric will be able to operate in temperatures from -40 to +50 degrees Celsius.