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Specifications for the Volvo 7900 Electric

The Volvo 7900 Electric comes in three lengths and with several configuration options, including the modular energy storage and choice of charging method.

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Floor configuration

Low floor

Battery capacity (nominal)

Up to 500 kWh

Power output

200 kW

Passenger capacity

Up to 95 passengers

Dimensions

A

Overall length

tip

12.100 mm

Overall width

2.550 mm

C

Overall height

With tyres 275/70 R22.5

3.300 mm

D

Wheelbase

6.000 mm

G

Front overhang

2.800 mm

H

Rear overhang

3.300 mm

O

Approach angle

With tyres 275/70 R22.5

7 °

P

Departure angle

With tyres 275/70 R22.5

7 °

Turning radius, outer front corner

10.810 mm

Weights

Permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW)

19,500 kg

Permitted front axle load

7.500 kg

Permitted rear axle load

12.000 kg

Driver station

Driver's seat

ISRI driver's seat

Dashboard

Volvo dashboard

Dashboard moves with the steering column in height

Available in Standard (fulfilling ISO16121)

Instrument cluster

Speedometer

Power meter

12.3″ display

Indicators

Warning lamps

Features

Tachograph

Data logging

Prepared for alcolock

Volvo Dynamic Steering

Passenger cabin

Passenger capacity

Up to 95 passengers

Up to 38+1 seats

Passenger seats

Volvo city seats Optimised city bus seat, designed for easy maintenance and high comfort. Available in a wide range of specifications to meet the demands of individual customers.

Interior lighting

Interior LED lights

Audio and video

Passenger information

Next Stop Announce System

Foot-controlled public address system

Integrated position for passenger information displays

Infotainment

Stereo radio with DAB

Amplifier adapted to city bus

Climate system

Roof unit

Roof-mounted HVAC unit (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, including heat pump functionality)

29 kW cooling capacity (AC mode)

26 kW heating capacity from water (roof heating mode)

9 kW heating capacity from heat pump, air/air (roof heating mode)

Convectors

Pipe convectors and air blowers

551 W/m at Δ temp. 60 °C

Defroster

Defroster with AC

Max 17 kW heating capacity at Q80

Max 6 kW cooling capacity

880 m³/h air flow

Driver AC

Driver convector or blower

For hot markets: Electrical roof-mounted driver AC, connected to defroster

Standard: Defroster connected to passenger AC unit

Auxiliary heater

Auxiliary diesel/electric heater

14 kW heating capacity with electric heater

16 kW heating capacity with fuel heater (diesel/HVO/biodiesel)

Other

Air blowers at doors

Separate climate zones for driver and passengers. For optimal climate and energy efficiency, the passenger temperature is controlled by a pre-set temperature curve. The temperature in the driver’s area is manually controlled.

Electric motor

Motor

EPT402 (1 motor) Electric motor in single configuration with up to 200 kW output strength, or 167 kW continuous power over 30 min. Up to 425 Nm motor torque.

Max wheel torque

19,000 Nm

Charging

Charging system

OppCharge Roof-mounted interface for automatic rapid charging en route or in depots, based on open architecture.
CCS charging CCS charging uses the standardised hardware and protocol that has become the de facto standard also for public commercial charging stations..

Charging power

300 kW (OppCharge)

250 kW (CCS)

Charging inlets

CSS charging inlets at front or rear corners

Energy storage system

Battery packs

Flat pack, NCA Nickel cobalt aluminium oxide (NCA) traction batteries, designed for Volvo. 94 kWh, 600 kg, with multi layer functions for mechanical, thermal and electrical protection
Flat pack, LFP A compact lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery. 44 or 39 kWh, 263 or 234.5 kg, with multi layer functions for mechanical, thermal and electrical protection.

Voltage

600 V

Number of battery packs

3, 4, or 5 (Flat pack, NCA)

8 or 12 (Flat pack, LFP)

Battery capacity (nominal)

280, 375 or 470 kWh (Flat pack, NCA)

350 or 500 kWh (Flat pack, LFP)

Temperature control

Independent from climate system

Automated active cooling and heating of traction batteries

Cooling circuit for electric powertrain and auxiliaries

Traction batteries heated by waste heat from the powertrain through a heat exchanger

Coolant level warning in instrument cluster

Other

Volvo Ready To Run The bus will keep the batteries in working temperature, to ensure that the bus can be started directly when needed without a pre-heating period. 24 V batteries will be charged from the 600 V battery.

Safety systems

Active safety

Collision Warning with City Brake

Forward Collision Warning

Intelligent Speed Assist

Side Collision Avoidance Support

Front Short Range Assist

Lane Change Support

Lane Keeping Support

Driver Alert Support

Advanced Driver Distraction Warning

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Emergency Stop Signal

Driver support

I-Coaching

Safety Zones

Volvo Dynamic Steering

Electronic Stability Control

Rear-view camera

AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Protection systems

Front Impact Protection

Front Underrun Protection

Rear Underrun Protection

Electric safety

Monitoring of powertrain and ESS

Active cooling and heating of batteries

Robust mechanical protection of batteries

Multilevel electrical protection, including Hazardous Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) and Insulation Resistance Monitoring

Automatic shutdown at detected risks

Pressure-sensitive safety valves

Charging safety functionality

Workshop and depot safety procedures

E-info session

Rescue sheet

Gearbox

Gearbox

2-speed automated manual transmission Automated 2-speed manual transmission, with software tailored for smooth and energy-efficient operation in a Volvo electric propulsion system.

Axles

Front axle

Rigid Low Front Suspension A rigid front axle designed for low-floor and low-entry buses. It provides easier passenger boarding and disembark, particularly important for city and transit buses with accessibility requirements.

Rear axle (driving)

ZF AV 133 A portal axle providing continuous step-free passenger areas with no raised platforms.

Differential lock

No

Steering and suspension

Steering wheel side

LHD

Power steering

Hydraulic power steering

Kneeling

Standard

Features

Volvo Dynamic Steering Real-time computing of driver actions and road data, using an electric actuator to assist the hydraulic steering system for increased stability

Cooling system

Design

Filter-free cooling circuit for ESS, electric driveline and auxiliaries, with dynamically controlled electric fans.

Features

Automated temperature control with active cooling/heating

Coolant level warning in instrument cluster

Air and brake system

Brakes

Volvo disc brakes

Braking systems

Electronic Braking System (EBS 5)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)

Brake blending

Hill Start Aid

Door brake

Brake Assist

Air system

Pneumatic system, easily filled from external circuit

Features

Automatic calibration after brake pad change

Brake temperature warning

Poor brake performance warning

Lining wear sensing and analysis

Electrical system

Consumer batteries

2 x 12 V

2 x 140 Ah

Features

Automatic shut off of main switch at low voltage level

Exterior and structure

Body construction

Volvo's patented lightweight aluminium body concept

Front and rear wall in composite material and ABS elements

Front and rear structure in anti-corrosion steel

Coating

Multilayer exterior paint finish

Glazing

Double tinted glazing

Lights

LED headlamps

LED daytime running lights

Auxiliary lights and fog lights as options

Other

Easy repair of minor damages

Parts commonality between city and intercity buses to lower maintenance cost

Anti-corrosion treatment of underbody with conservation sealing and silencing agents

Electrically adjustable and heated external mirrors

Doors and door system

Door system

Electric door system

Electric sensitive edge for increased passenger safety

Door layout

2+2+2

2+2+0

1+2+2

1+2+0

Opening direction

Inward gliding and outward sliding doors available.

Glazing

Double glazing in all doors

Wheels and tyres

Tyres

275/70 R22.5″

Rims

7.5″ x 22.5″

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Studio image of a Volvo 7900 Electric articulated city bus

Floor configuration

Low floor

Articulated

Battery capacity (nominal)

470 kWh

Power output

400 kW

Passenger capacity

Up to 150 passengers

Dimensions

A

Overall length

17.950 mm

Overall width

2.550 mm

C

Overall height

With tyres 275/70 R22.5

3.300 mm

D

Wheelbase

5.945 mm

E

2nd wheelbase

5.897 mm

Distance between rear axle and turntable

1.860 mm

Distance between turntable and trailer axle

4.037 mm

G

Front overhang

2.800 mm

H

Rear overhang

3.300 mm

O

Approach angle

With tyres 275/70 R22.5

7 °

P

Departure angle

With tyres 275/70 R22.5

7 °

Turning radius, outer front corner

12.500 mm

Weights

Permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW)

30,000 kg

Permitted front axle load

8.000 kg

Permitted rear axle load

10.000 kg

Permitted trailer axle load

12.000 kg

Driver station

Driver's seat

ISRI driver's seat

Dashboard

Volvo dashboard

Dashboard moves with the steering column in height

Available in Standard (fulfilling ISO16121)

Instrument cluster

Speedometer

Power meter

12.3" display

Indicators

Warning lamps

Features

Tachograph

Data logging

Prepared for alcolock

Volvo Dynamic Steering

Passenger cabin

Passenger capacity

Up to 150 passengers

Up to 49+1 seats

Passenger seats

Volvo city seats Optimised city bus seat, designed for easy maintenance and high comfort. Available in a wide range of specifications to meet the demands of individual customers.

Interior lighting

Interior LED lights

Audio and video

Passenger information

Next Stop Announce System

Foot controlled public address system

Integrated position for passenger information displays

Infotainment

Stereo radio with DAB

Amplifier adapted to city bus

Climate system

Roof unit

Roof-mounted HVAC unit (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, including heat pump functionality)

58 kW cooling capacity (AC mode)

52 kW heating capacity from water (roof heating mode)

9 kW heating capacity from heat pump, air/air (roof heating mode)

Convectors

Pipe convectors and air blowers

551 W/m at Δ temp. 60 °C

Defroster

Defroster with AC

Max 17 kW heating capacity at Q80

Max 6 kW cooling capacity

880 m³/h air flow

Driver AC

Driver convector or blower

For hot markets: Electrical roof-mounted driver AC, connected to defroster

Standard: Defroster connected to passenger AC unit

Auxiliary heater

Auxiliary diesel/electric heater

14 kW heating capacity with electric heater

16 kW heating capacity with fuel heater (diesel/HVO/biodiesel)

Other

Air blowers at doors

Separate climate zones for driver and passengers. For optimal climate and energy efficiency, the passenger temperature is controlled by a pre-set temperature curve. The temperature in the driver’s area is manually controlled.

Electric motor

Motor

EPT802 (2 motors) Electric motor in dual configuration with up to 2x200 kW output strength, or 334 kW continuous power over 30 min. Up to 850 Nm motor torque

Max wheel torque

31,000 Nm

Charging

Charging system

OppCharge Roof-mounted interface for automatic rapid charging en route or in depots, based on open architecture.
CCS charging CCS charging uses the standardised hardware and protocol that has become the de facto standard also for public commercial charging stations..

Charging power

450 kW (OppCharge)

250 kW (CCS)

Charging inlets

CSS charging inlets at front or rear corners

Energy storage system

Battery packs

Flat pack, NCA Nickel cobalt aluminium oxide (NCA) traction batteries, designed for Volvo. 94 kWh, 600 kg, with multi layer functions for mechanical, thermal and electrical protection
Flat pack, LFP A compact lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery. 44 or 39 kWh, 263 or 234.5 kg, with multi layer functions for mechanical, thermal and electrical protection.

Voltage

600 V

Number of battery packs

5 or 6 (Flat pack, NCA)

12 (Flat pack, LFP)

Battery capacity (nominal)

470 or 565 kWh (Flat pack, NCA)

500 or 530 kWh (Flat pack, LFP)

Temperature control

Independent from climate system

Automated active cooling and heating of traction batteries

Cooling circuit for electric powertrain and auxiliaries

Traction batteries heated by waste heat from the powertrain through a heat exchanger

Coolant level warning in instrument cluster

Other

Volvo Ready To Run The bus will keep the batteries in working temperature, to ensure that the bus can be started directly when needed without a pre-heating period. 24 V batteries will be charged from the 600 V battery.

Safety systems

Active safety

Collision Warning with City Brake

Forward Collision Warning

Intelligent Speed Assist

Side Collision Avoidance Support

Front Short Range Assist

Lane Change Support

Lane Keeping Support

Driver Alert Support

Advanced Driver Distraction Warning

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Emergency Stop Signal

Driver support

I-Coaching

Safety Zones

Volvo Dynamic Steering

Electronic Stability Control

Rear-view camera

AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Protection systems

Front Impact Protection

Front Underrun Protection

Rear Underrun Protection

Electric safety

Monitoring of powertrain and ESS

Active cooling and heating of batteries

Robust mechanical protection of batteries

Multilevel electrical protection, including Hazardous Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) and Insulation Resistance Monitoring

Automatic shutdown at detected risks

Pressure-sensitive safety valves

Charging safety functionality

Workshop and depot safety procedures

E-info session

Rescue sheet

Gearbox

2-speed automated manual transmission Automated 2-speed manual transmission, with software tailored for smooth and energy-efficient operation in a Volvo electric propulsion system.

Axles

Front axle

Rigid Low Front Suspension A rigid front axle designed for low-floor and low-entry buses. It provides easier passenger boarding and disembark, particularly important for city and transit buses with accessibility requirements.

Rear axle (driving)

ZF AV 133 A portal axle providing continuous step-free passenger areas with no raised platforms.

Differential lock

No

Steering and suspension

Steering wheel side

LHD

Power steering

Hydraulic power steering

Kneeling

Standard

Features

Volvo Dynamic Steering Real-time computing of driver actions and road data, using an electric actuator to assist the hydraulic steering system for increased stability

Cooling system

Design

Filter-free cooling circuit for ESS, electric driveline and auxiliaries, with dynamically controlled electric fans.

Features

Automated temperature control with active cooling/heating

Coolant level warning in instrument cluster

Air and brake system

Brakes

Volvo disc brakes

Braking systems

Electronic Braking System (EBS 5)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)

Brake blending

Hill Start Aid

Door brake

Brake Assist

Air system

Pneumatic system, easily filled from external circuit

Features

Automatic calibration after brake pad change

Brake temperature warning

Poor brake performance warning

Lining wear sensing and analysis

Electrical system

Consumer batteries

2 x 12 V

2 x 140 Ah

Features

Automatic shut off of main switch at low voltage level

Exterior and structure

Body construction

Volvo's patented lightweight aluminium body concept

Front and rear wall in composite material and ABS elements

Front and rear structure in anti-corrosion steel

Coating

Multilayer exterior paint finish

Glazing

Double tinted glazing

Lights

LED headlamps

LED daytime running lights

Auxiliary lights and fog lights as options

Other

Easy repair of minor damages

Parts commonality between city and intercity buses to lower maintenance cost

Anti-corrosion treatment of underbody with conservation sealing and silencing agents

Electrically adjustable and heated external mirrors

Doors and door system

Door system

Electric door system

Electric sensitive edge for increased passenger safety

Door layout

2+2+2+2

2+2+2+0

1+2+2+2

1+2+2+0

Opening direction

Inward gliding and outward sliding doors available

Glazing

Double glazing in all doors

Wheels and tyres

Tyres

275/70 R22.5″

Rims

7.5″ x 22.5″

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Studio image of a Volvo 7900 Electric articulated city bus

Floor configuration

Low floor

Articulated

Battery capacity (nominal)

470 or 565 kWh

Power output

400 kW

Passenger capacity

Up to 145 passengers

Dimensions

A

Overall length

18.660 mm

Overall width

2.550 mm

C

Overall height

With tyres 275/70 R22.5

3.300 mm

D

Wheelbase

5.945 mm

E

2nd wheelbase

6.605 mm

Distance between rear axle and turntable

1.860 mm

Distance between turntable and trailer axle

4.745 mm

G

Front overhang

2.800 mm

H

Rear overhang

3.300 mm

O

Approach angle

With tyres 275/70 R22.5

7 °

P

Departure angle

With tyres 275/70 R22.5

7 °

Turning radius, outer front corner

12.500 mm

Weights

Permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW)

30,000 kg

Permitted front axle load

8.000 kg

Permitted rear axle load

10.000 kg

Permitted trailer axle load

12.000 kg

Driver station

Driver's seat

ISRI driver's seat

Dashboard

Volvo dashboard

Dashboard moves with the steering column in height

Available in Standard (fulfilling ISO16121)

Instrument cluster

Speedometer

Power meter

12.3" display

Indicators

Warning lamps

Features

Tachograph

Data logging

Prepared for alcolock

Volvo Dynamic Steering

Passenger cabin

Passenger capacity

Up to 145 passengers

Up to 53+1 seats

Passenger seats

Volvo city seats Optimised city bus seat, designed for easy maintenance and high comfort. Available in a wide range of specifications to meet the demands of individual customers.

Interior lighting

Interior LED lights

Audio and video

Passenger information

Next Stop Announce System

Foot controlled public address system

Integrated position for passenger information displays

Infotainment

Stereo radio with DAB

Amplifier adapted to city bus

Climate system

Roof unit

Roof-mounted HVAC unit (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, including heat pump functionality)

58 kW cooling capacity (AC mode)

52 kW heating capacity from water (roof heating mode)

9 kW heating capacity from heat pump, air/air (roof heating mode)

Convectors

Pipe convectors and air blowers

551 W/m at Δ temp. 60 °C

Defroster

Defroster with AC

Max 17 kW heating capacity at Q80

Max 6 kW cooling capacity

880 m³/h air flow

Driver AC

Driver convector or blower

For hot markets: Electrical roof-mounted driver AC, connected to defroster

Standard: Defroster connected to passenger AC unit

Auxiliary heater

Auxiliary diesel/electric heater

14 kW heating capacity with electric heater

16 kW heating capacity with fuel heater (diesel/HVO/biodiesel)

Other

Air blowers at doors

Separate climate zones for driver and passengers. For optimal climate and energy efficiency, the passenger temperature is controlled by a pre-set temperature curve. The temperature in the driver’s area is manually controlled.

Electric motor

Motor

EPT802 (2 motors) Electric motor in dual configuration with up to 2x200 kW output strength, or 334 kW continuous power over 30 min. Up to 850 Nm motor torque

Max wheel torque

31,000 Nm

Charging

Charging system

OppCharge Roof-mounted interface for automatic rapid charging en route or in depots, based on open architecture.
CCS charging CCS charging uses the standardised hardware and protocol that has become the de facto standard also for public commercial charging stations..

Charging power

450 kW (OppCharge)

250 kW (CCS)

Charging inlets

CSS charging inlets at front or rear corners

Energy storage system

Battery packs

Flat pack, NCA Nickel cobalt aluminium oxide (NCA) traction batteries, designed for Volvo. 94 kWh, 600 kg, with multi layer functions for mechanical, thermal and electrical protection
Flat pack, LFP A compact lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery. 44 or 39 kWh, 263 or 234.5 kg, with multi layer functions for mechanical, thermal and electrical protection.

Voltage

600 V

Number of battery packs

5 or 6 (Flat pack, NCA)

12 (Flat pack, LFP)

Battery capacity (nominal)

470 or 565 kWh (Flat pack, NCA)

500 or 530 kWh (Flat pack, LFP)

Temperature control

Independent from climate system

Automated active cooling and heating of traction batteries

Cooling circuit for electric powertrain and auxiliaries

Traction batteries heated by waste heat from the powertrain through a heat exchanger

Coolant level warning in instrument cluster

Other

Volvo Ready To Run The bus will keep the batteries in working temperature, to ensure that the bus can be started directly when needed without a pre-heating period. 24 V batteries will be charged from the 600 V battery.

Safety systems

Active safety

Collision Warning with City Brake

Forward Collision Warning

Intelligent Speed Assist

Side Collision Avoidance Support

Front Short Range Assist

Lane Change Support

Lane Keeping Support

Driver Alert Support

Advanced Driver Distraction Warning

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Emergency Stop Signal

Driver support

I-Coaching

Safety Zones

Volvo Dynamic Steering

Electronic Stability Control

Rear-view camera

AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Protection systems

Front Impact Protection

Knee Impact Protection

Front Underrun Protection

Electric safety

Monitoring of powertrain and ESS

Active cooling and heating of batteries

Robust mechanical protection of batteries

Multilevel electrical protection, including Hazardous Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) and Insulation Resistance Monitoring

Automatic shutdown at detected risks

Pressure-sensitive safety valves

Charging safety functionality

Workshop and depot safety procedures

E-info session

Rescue sheet

Gearbox

2-speed automated manual transmission Automated 2-speed manual transmission, with software tailored for smooth and energy-efficient operation in a Volvo electric propulsion system.

Axles

Front axle

Rigid Low Front Suspension A rigid front axle designed for low-floor and low-entry buses. It provides easier passenger boarding and disembark, particularly important for city and transit buses with accessibility requirements.

Rear axle (driving)

ZF AV 133 A portal axle providing continuous step-free passenger areas with no raised platforms.

Differential lock

No

Steering and suspension

Steering wheel side

LHD

Power steering

Hydraulic power steering

Kneeling

Standard

Features

Volvo Dynamic Steering Real-time computing of driver actions and road data, using an electric actuator to assist the hydraulic steering system for increased stability

Cooling system

Design

Filter-free cooling circuit for ESS, electric driveline and auxiliaries, with dynamically controlled electric fans.

Features

Automated temperature control with active cooling/heating

Coolant level warning in instrument cluster

Air and brake system

Brakes

Volvo disc brakes

Braking systems

Electronic Braking System (EBS 5)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)

Brake blending

Hill Start Aid

Door brake

Brake Assist

Air system

Pneumatic system, easily filled from external circuit

Features

Automatic calibration after brake pad change

Brake temperature warning

Poor brake performance warning

Lining wear sensing and analysis

Electrical system

Consumer batteries

2 x 12 V

2 x 140 Ah

Features

Automatic shut off of main switch at low voltage level

Exterior and structure

Body construction

Volvo's patented lightweight aluminium body concept

Front and rear wall in composite material and ABS elements

Front and rear structure in anti-corrosion steel

Coating

Multilayer exterior paint finish

Glazing

Double tinted glazing

Lights

LED headlamps

LED Daytime running lights

Auxiliary lights and fog lights as options

Other

Easy repair of minor damages

Parts commonality between city and intercity buses to lower maintenance cost

Anti-corrosion treatment of underbody with conservation sealing and silencing agents

Electrically adjustable and heated external mirrors

Doors and door system

Door system

Electric door system

Electric sensitive edge for increased passenger safety

Door layout

2+2+2+2

2+2+2+0

1+2+2+2

1+2+2+0

Opening direction

Inward gliding and outward sliding doors available

Glazing

Double glazing in all doors

Wheels and tyres

Tyres

275/70 R22.5″

Rims

7.5″ x 22.5″

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