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Volvo 8900 Electric.
the urban hero.
Volvo 8900 Electric is a low-entry electric transit bus for safe, sustainable and reliable operation in city, commuter and intercity applications. It’s built on a common Volvo Group architecture for traction, energy storage and advanced driver assistance systems.
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Volvo Electric - no. 1 in uptime
Volvo Buses has been at the forefront of reliable e-mobility for more than a decade. Volvo 8900 Electric is built on our multi-purpose platform for sharing architecture, components and subsystems common to the entire Volvo Group.
Guaranteed capacity for your route
The range of an electric bus depends on several factors. Together with the operator, we analyse the energy need for each route, and guarantee that the needed energy capacity will be available throughout the contract period.
Volvo’s usable energy commitment
Design concept
The driver's dream. The passengers's pleasure
Passenger experience
A premium onboard experience
Commuting comfort
The Volvo 8900 Electric offers seat options ranging from space-efficient city seats to high-spec intercity comfort. Smart textiles make for long-lasting freshness and easy cleaning. All seats can be equipped with three-point seat belts, booster cushions and even integrated rear-facing child seats.
| Separate climate systems for driver and passengers |
| Battery powered climate system down to -5 °C. Optional HVO-rated fuel heater. |
| Heating controlled by a pre-set temperature curve |
Bright, spacious and silent
In the Volvo 8900 Electric the interior is bright and spacious and the upgraded ventilation keeps the climate controlled. Visibility is very good, and the interior noise level is low. And a ramp facilitates boarding for passengers with physical disabilities.
| USB chargers |
| Volvo city and intercity bus seats available in several variants |
| Easy cleaning and maintenance |
Driver station
Designed around the driver
The driver’s environment in the Volvo 8900 is probably one of the best available, with world-class ergonomics, superior visibility and a seat with all-day comfort. The adjustable dashboard features easy-to-read instruments and controls located logically, helping the driver stay focused and alert.
Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS)
VDS is a unique Volvo feature that takes most of the effort out of driving a bus. It gives effortless manoeuvring in roundabouts and tight corners, and automatic return to the dead-ahead position. They significantly reduces the risk of injuries in the neck and shoulders, which helps reduce sick days and rehabilitation costs.
Advanced driver assistance
Volvo 8900 Electric offers an array of intelligent features that help the driver to drive safely and avoid accidents, injuries and damage. Smart sensors and advanced software detect events that could lead to dangerous situations, with an additional focus on pedestrians and cyclists.
Charging
The best energy strategy for your route
With Volvo you can combine and change your charging methods. Quick high-power charging en route or in the depot, as well as manually operated depot charging via CCS cable. And your buses’ energy storage system can be specified to perfectly suit the capacity need of your route.
More about Volvo’s approach to charging
Charging en route
Charging en route, you can specify your buses with fewer batteries, resulting in less weight and more passenger capacity. The OppCharge system is an open architecture that gives you rapid and fully automatic charging at end stations and keeps productivity up. With no need for returning to the depot for charging, you get virtually unlimited range.
| 350 kW max charge power |
| OppCharge |
Depot charging
Depot charging can be the best strategy when you need the flexibility to operate on different routes, or when installing charging infrastructure along the route is not an option. The Volvo 8900 Electric can be manually charged using a CCS cable in the depot, during breaks, off-peak or at night. The buses can be equipped with plug-in sockets in several locations to suit your depot layout. Double plug-in points are also available.
| 250 kW max charge power |
| CCS |
Volvo’s usable energy commitment
The range of an electric bus depends on several factors. Together with the operator, we analyse the energy need for each route, and guarantee that the needed energy capacity will be available throughout the contract period.
More about Volvo’s Usable energy commitment
Modular energy storage
Right-sizing your energy storage
Traction batteries are costly and resource-intensive. From a sustainability perspective there are good reasons to optimise the energy storage and avoid carrying battery cells as dead weight. The Volvo 8900 Electric can be equipped with up to six (five for two-axle version) lithium-ion battery units, each with a capacity of 90 kWh. Choosing a lower number of batteries not only reduces the investment needed, it also reduces the weight of the vehicle and thereby reduces the energy consumption. And you can allow more passengers.
| Lithium-ion |
| Up to 540 kWh total energy capacity |
| 600 V |
| Automatic temperature control |
| Brake energy regeneration |
More about Volvo’s approach to batteries |
Powertrain
Power and driveability for safe operation
Operating in hilly cities puts special demands on your buses. Volvo’s electric buses feature powerful Volvo electric drivelines and optimised transmissions, delivering power and driveability for safe operation in the most demanding conditions.
| Volvo electric motor |
| 200 kW (single motor) / 2x200 kW (dual motors) max output |
| 20,900 Nm max wheel torque /33,500 Nm with dual motors |
All specifications |
Hill start function
The Volvo 8900 Electric is equipped with Hill Start Aid, preventing the bus from rolling backwards when starting on hills. The power and torque make for safe starts even on a substantial uphill gradient.
Dual motors
The Volvo 8900 Electric can be specified with dual motors with an output power corresponding to over 540 hp. The result is outstanding uphill performance and acceleration properties.
2-speed automatic transmission
Gear changing is automatic and software-controlled. During gear shifting, the transmission program uses the electric motor to synchronise input and output shafts to speed up and optimise the comfort of the gear shift.
Safety features
Towards zero accidents
Active safety systems
Volvo offers an array of intelligent functions helping the driver to drive safely, avoid incidents and protecting from injuries and damage. Excellent visibility and ergonomics help the driver to stay focused and alert.
| Collision Warning with City Brake |
| Forward Collision Warning |
| Cruise Control |
| Intelligent Speed Assist |
| Side Collision Avoidance Support |
| Front Short Range Assist |
| Lane Change Support |
| Lane Keeping Support |
| Driver Alert Support |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System |
More about active safety |
Safer driving
Safety is a cornerstone already in the initial phases of our product development. Drivability, road handling and a predictable behaviour is the foundation for Volvo’s holistic safety architecture, aiming at our vision of zero accidents.
| I-Coaching |
| Volvo Dynamic Steering |
| Safety Zones |
| Electronic Stability Control |
| Rear-view camera |
| AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System |
More about safe driving |
Protection systems
Volvo has the industry’s strongest reputation for safety innovations. The Volvo 7900 Electric is equipped with a sturdy internal structure and several protective features that significantly reduce the risk of serious injuries in the unlikely event of a collision.
| Front Impact Protection |
| Front Underrun Protection |
| Rear Underrun Protection |
Sourcing and circularity
Built with the planet in mind
Sustainable thinking pervades the entire life cycle of our vehicles. Our aim is to produce sustainable buses and coaches free from substances of concern, while respecting the environment and human rights. We apply a circular development process that improves our product’s sustainability profile. And we continuously reduce waste and emissions, optimize water use, and improve our handling of solvents, oils and chemicals.
Recyclability
88.9%
of the bus materials can be recycled
Recoverability
97.2%
of the bus materials can be recovered
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Driver's handbook
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Service manuals
Are you maintaining your own fleet? Volvo keeps an online library of service manuals and wiring diagram, for your convenience.
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Find spare parts
Volvo dealers offer stock parts and can assist with special orders. For regular orders, you can also register to order parts online.
Get driver training
Volvo offers driver training, for improved passenger satisfaction, environmental performance and energy efficiency. Start today!