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Volvo B8R. Made to just keep running.

The Volvo B8R delivers the very essence of our offer to demanding customers: superior functionality, passenger comfort and lifecycle productivity. Reliable, fuel-efficient and Volvo’s renowned safety built in. Whether it’s a hard-working commuter or a comfortable coach it’s powered by the spirit and soul of Volvo.

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Driveability for safe operation

Driving a Volvo 7900 Electric is quite an experience. The high-performing electric Volvo driveline delivers impressive driveability for safe operation also in demanding uphill conditions. The Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) contributes to the excellent handling and reduces strain on your drivers’ neck and shoulders.

World-leading fuel efficiency

The powerful 8-litre engine retains Volvo’s world-class fuel-efficiency position. In addition, we offer a range of services that reduce fuel consumption even further. For example the connectivity-based fleet management services, giving you full control of every vehicle’s performance.
 

Driver station

The happy place for happy drivers

The driver’s environment is one of the best available, with world-class ergonomics. Not to mention the driveline’s elasticity and power resources. Just like all Volvo chassis, the B8R is characterized by stability and predictable behaviour. 

Volvo Dynamic Steering

Volvo Dynamic Steering is the biggest breakthrough in driving comfort since the power steering was invented. Perfect stability makes for an even smoother ride – and a lot less strain on your drivers’ neck and shoulders.

Stability and control

The Volvo B8R chassis is a well-balanced mechanical system that puts the engine power firmly down on the tarmac. Still it provides excellent ride comfort and a predictive behaviour to support the driver in any road condition.

Dynamic instrument cluster

Choose your view

The fully dynamic instrument cluster allows you to select between two main views depending on what you prefer or want to have in focus.

Volvo’s dynamic instrument cluster for electric buses and chassis in analog view
Volvo’s dynamic instrument cluster for electric buses and chassis in digital view

Performance

More power. Less fuel.

With the Volvo D8K Euro 6, you will have one of the cleanest, most powerful and efficient engines in its class. And with our services offering you can save up to 10% of your fuel costs.

Volvo D8K
Euro 6
6 cylinder inline diesel engine with common rail injection
320 or 350 hp output
HVO and bio fuel compliant

 

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Volvo ept802 electric dual motor

I-Shift

The Volvo B8R comes with Volvo’s legendary I-Shift transmission providing seamless gear-shifting and excellent drivability. Lower internal friction and optimised software contribute to the fuel savings. 

Extended service intervals

The rear axle of the Volvo B8R is optimised for low fuel consumption. It is also extremely durable and offers service intervals of up to 400,000 km.

Safety features

Towards zero accidents

A visualization of a coach with active safety systems  detecting vehicles and persons in its proximity

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 Emergency Brake
Collision Warning with City Brake
Forward Collision Warning
Cruise Control
Adaptive 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

 

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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

 

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Materials

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.

Over

90%

of the bus can be recycled

Over

13%

reduced emissions since 2019

Service contracts

Taking care of your uptime

With a Volvo Service Contract, you’re never alone – we’re always keeping an extra eye on your uptime. There’s a service contract for every need. In addition to our principal contracts, there are several options for tailoring the coverage to suit your operation.

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Gold Contract

Monitoring
Maintenance & checks
Powertrain repairs
Non-powertrain repairs
Wear & tear components
Monitoring Advanced

Silver Contract

Monitoring
Maintenance & checks
Powertrain repairs

Blue Contract

Monitoring
Maintenance & checks

Uptime Care Contract

Monitoring

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Frequently asked questions

Depending on the market, the Volvo B8R chassis comes in different configurations. The Euro 6 versions of the Volvo B8R come with either two or three axles, while the Euro 5 and Euro 3 versions are available with two axles.

The Volvo B8R is offered with Euro 6-certified Volvo D8K engines producing 320 hp or 350 hp, Euro 5-certified Volvo D8C engines producing 250 hp or 330 hp, or Euro 3-certified Volvo D8A engines producing 330 hp.

The Volvo B8R is designed to be fuel-efficient without compromising on performance. Compared to previous comparable models with larger engines, the fuel savings are around 10%.

The Euro 6 versions of the Volvo B8R are compatible with both biodiesel (B100) and HVO. The Euro 5 and Euro 3 models are compatible with HVO under certain conditions. 

The Volvo B8R utilises connectivity to optimise maintenance and improve uptime in multiple ways. Through Volvo Connect, the operator has access to services such as Vehicle Information, Vehicle Status, Position, Service Calendar and Workshop Services. The Monitoring function in all Volvo Service Contracts remotely keeps an eye on critical components and systems to help optimise maintenance.

There's a wide range of support and service options available for the Volvo B8R – backed up by Volvo’s comprehensive service network with experts and parts for the coaches. With service contracts, operators get the best uptime insurance available at a predictable cost. Through Volvo Connect, there is an array of services available that let operators utilise operational data to plan and optimise the use of their coaches and fine-tune operations. There are driver support services that help drivers do their work more efficiently and safely. Volvo Buses also offers financing and insurance solutions that suit a wide variety of operations and needs.

Compared to other brands’ coach models of similar size and capacity, the Volvo B8R is the only one to offer the smooth operation of a Volvo engine coupled to an I-Shift transmission. On top of that, Volvo Dynamic Steering offers the kind of driving comfort and stability that no other brand has been able to copy.

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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.

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Volvo offers driver training, for improved passenger satisfaction, environmental performance and energy efficiency. Start today!

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