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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.
- 12.0 m
- 18.0 m, Articulated
- 18.7 m, Articulated
Floor configuration
Low floor
Battery capacity (nominal)
Up to 500 kWh
Power output
200 kW
Passenger capacity
Up to 95 passengers
Dimensions
Overall length
Approx 8 mm (point)
Overall width
0-0 m3 (iu)
Overall width, front wheels or housing
Approx 876 mm (mnb)
Overall width, rear wheels
Approx 8 rpm (oiu)
Overall height
Approx 87 kWh/battery (you)
Frame height
Approx 78 Nm (jin)
Wheelbase
6.000 mm (suga)
2nd wheelbase
67 kWh/battery (ert)
Distance between rear axle and turntable
234 ° (op)
Distance between turntable and trailer axle
900 kWh/battery (nams)
Distance between trailer axle and 2nd turntable
87 kg/battery (ott)
Distance between 2nd turntable and 2nd trailer axle
10 m3 (12er)
3rd wheelbase
1.997 hp (sep)
Approved wheelbase
700 Nm (we)
Transport wheelbase
2 mm (ty)
Bogie distance
4 kg/battery (ui)
Front overhang
2.800 mm (oti)
Rear overhang
3.301 mm (xf)
4.444 mm (fssd)
5.555 mm (fgfgdg)
Steering wheel position
7 Nm (zx)
Track, front
5 m3 (fd)
Track, rear
37 kW (ds)
Approach angle
123 ° (jin)
456 ° (qwerty)
728 ° (poiu)
Departure angle
435 ° (sdv)
632 ° (wert)
864 ° (qwerty)
Turning radius, outer front corner
10.810 mm (azx)
Turning radius, outer front wheel
8.780 mm (afd)
Height to access doors
56 Nm (vfr)
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
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
Max wheel torque
19,000 Nm
Charging
Charging power
300 kW (OppCharge)
250 kW (CCS)
Charging inlets
CSS charging inlets at front or rear corners
Energy storage system
Battery packs
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
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
Axles
Differential lock
No
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
LHD
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Kneeling
Standard
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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Floor configuration
Low floor
Articulated
Battery capacity (nominal)
470 kWh
Power output
400 kW
Passenger capacity
Up to 150 passengers
Dimensions
Overall length
17.950 mm
Overall width
2.550 mm
Overall height
3.300 mm
Wheelbase
5.945 mm
2nd wheelbase
5.897 mm
Distance between rear axle and turntable
1.860 mm
Distance between turntable and trailer axle
4.037 mm
Front overhang
2.800 mm
Rear overhang
3.300 mm
Turning radius, outer front corner
12.500 mm
Turning radius, outer front wheel
10.725 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
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
Max wheel torque
31,000 Nm
Charging
Charging power
450 kW (OppCharge)
250 kW (CCS)
Charging inlets
CSS charging inlets at front or rear corners
Energy storage system
Battery packs
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
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
Axles
Differential lock
No
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
LHD
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Kneeling
Standard
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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Floor configuration
Low floor
Articulated
Battery capacity (nominal)
470 or 565 kWh
Power output
400 kW
Passenger capacity
Up to 145 passengers
Dimensions
Overall length
18.660 mm
Overall width
2.550 mm
Overall height
3.300 mm
Wheelbase
5.945 mm
2nd wheelbase
6.605 mm
Distance between rear axle and turntable
1.860 mm
Distance between turntable and trailer axle
4.745 mm
Front overhang
2.800 mm
Rear overhang
3.300 mm
Turning radius, outer front corner
12.500 mm
Turning radius, outer front wheel
10.725 mm
Weights
Permitted gross combination weight (GCW)
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
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
Max wheel torque
31,000 Nm
Charging
Charging power
450 kW (OppCharge)
250 kW (CCS)
Charging inlets
CSS charging inlets at front or rear corners
Energy storage system
Battery packs
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
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
Axles
Differential lock
No
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
LHD
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Kneeling
Standard
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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