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Specifications for the Volvo 8900 Electric
The Volvo 8900 Electric comes in two lengths and with several configuration options, including the modular energy storage and choice of charging method.
- 12.3 m
- 14.9 m
Floor configuration
Low entry
Battery capacity (nominal)
360 or 450 kWh
Power output
200 or 400 kW
Passenger capacity
Up to 88 passengers
Dimensions
Overall length
12.296 mm
Overall width
2.550 mm
Overall height
3.625 mm
Wheelbase
6.100 mm
Front overhang
2.899 mm
Rear overhang
3.297 mm
Turning radius, outer front corner
11.055 mm
Turning radius, outer front wheel
9.035 mm
Weights
Permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW)
20,600 kg
Permitted front axle load
8.000 kg
Permitted rear axle load
12.600 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
Rear-view camera
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Passenger cabin
Passenger capacity
Up to 88 passengers
Up to 43 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)
28 kW cooling capacity, AC mode (Tout 35, Tin 40)
40 kW heating capacity from water (roof heating mode)
25 kW heating capacity from heat pump, air/air in roof heating mode (Tout -10, Tin 16)
Convectors
Pipe convectors and air blowers
900 W/m (Q80)
Defroster
Defroster with AC
Max 18 kW heating capacity at Q80
Max 5.5 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
2x12 kW heating capacity with electric heater
23 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 controlled automatically, but the driver can manually change the set temperature.
Electric motor
Max wheel torque
20,900 Nm (EPT402)
33,500 Nm (EPT802)
Charging
Charging power
350 kW (OppCharge)
250 kW (CCS)
Charging inlets
CSS charging inlets at front or rear corners
Double plug-in points available
Energy storage system
Battery packs
Voltage
600 V
Number of battery packs
4 or 5
Battery capacity (nominal)
360 or 540 kWh
Temperature control
Coolant cooled and heated
Automatic temperature controlling of batteries
Other
Safety systems
Active safety
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
Advanced Driver Distraction Warning
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Stop Signal
Driver support
I-Coaching
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Safety Zones
Electronic Stability Control
Rear-view camera
AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Protection systems
Front Impact Protection
Front Underrun Protection
Rear Underrun Protection
Electric safety
Battery monitoring
Safety on cell and pack level (monitoring)
Insulation resistance monitoring
Charging safety
Workshop safety
Mechanical protection
E-info session
Rescue sheet
Axles
Front axle
Differential lock
No
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
LHD
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Kneeling
Optional
Features
Cooling system
Design
Electrically driven fans with improved speed control
Coolant filter
No coolant filter
Features
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)
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR)
Brake blending
Hill Start Aid
Door brake
Brake Assist
Air system
Pneumatic system, easily filled from external circuit
Features
Brake temperature warning
Automatic calibration after brake pad change
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
Aerodynamic front geometry reducing vehicle air drag
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
Door layout
1+1+0
1+2+0
2+1+0
2+2+0
1+1+1
1+2+1
2+1+1
2+2+1
Opening direction
Front door, single sliding or double inward gliding
Middle door, single sliding or double sliding
Third door, single sliding or without third door
Wheels and tyres
Tyres
295/80 R22.5″
305/70 R22.5″
Rims
8.25″ x 22.5″
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Floor configuration
Low entry
Battery capacity (nominal)
360, 450 or 540 kWh
Power output
400 kW
Passenger capacity
Up to 110 passengers
Dimensions
Overall length
14.896 mm
Overall width
2.550 mm
Overall height
3.625 mm
Wheelbase
7.000 mm
Bogie distance
1.400 mm
Front overhang
2.899 mm
Rear overhang
3.597 mm
Turning radius, outer front corner
12.325 mm
Turning radius, outer front wheel
10.285 mm
Weights
Permitted front axle load
8.000 kg
Permitted tag axle load
5,750 kg kg
Permitted bogie load
17,250 kg 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
Rear-view camera
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Passenger cabin
Passenger capacity
Up to 110 passengers
Up to 57 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)
28 kW cooling capacity, AC mode (Tout 35, Tin 40)
40 kW heating capacity from water (roof heating mode)
25 kW heating capacity from heat pump, air/air in roof heating mode (Tout -10, Tin 16)
Convectors
Pipe convectors and air blowers
900 W/m (Q80)
Defroster
Defroster with AC
Max 18 kW heating capacity at Q80
Max 5.5 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
2x12 kW heating capacity with electric heater
23 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 controlled automatically, but the driver can manually change the set temperature.
Electric motor
Max wheel torque
33,500 Nm
Charging
Charging power
350 kW (OppCharge)
250 kW (CCS)
Charging inlets
CSS charging inlets at front or rear corners
Double plug-in points available
Energy storage system
Battery packs
Voltage
600 V
Number of battery packs
4, 5 or 6
Battery capacity (nominal)
360, 450 or 540 kWh
Temperature control
Coolant cooled and heated
Automatic temperature controlling of batteries
Other
Safety systems
Active safety
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
Advanced Driver Distraction Warning
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Stop Signal
Driver support
I-Coaching
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Safety Zones
Electronic Stability Control
Rear-view camera
AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Protection systems
Front Impact Protection
Front Underrun Protection
Rear Underrun Protection
Electric safety
Battery monitoring
Safety on cell and pack level (monitoring)
Insulation resistance monitoring
Charging safety
Workshop safety
Mechanical protection
E-info session
Rescue sheet
Axles
Front axle
Differential lock
No
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
LHD
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Kneeling
Optional
Features
Cooling system
Design
Electrically driven fans with improved speed control
Coolant filter
No coolant filter
Features
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 accessible for external fill
Features
Brake temperature warning
Automatic calibration after brake pad change
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
Aerodynamic front geometry reducing vehicle air drag
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
Door layout
1+1+0
1+2+0
2+1+0
2+2+0
1+1+1
1+2+1
2+1+1
2+2+1
Opening direction
Front door, single sliding or double inward gliding
Middle door, single sliding or double sliding
Third door, single sliding or without third door
Wheels and tyres
Tyres
295/80 R22.5″
305/70 R22.5″
Rims
8.25″ x 22.5″
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