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Volvo BZR Electric coach chassis. Ready to reach for more.
Open up new destinations – from bustling cities to fragile landscapes – with quiet, reliable, zero-exhaust travel. The Volvo BZR Electric lets you reach further, combining powerful electric performance with premium comfort and safety. And with up to 720 kWh of battery capacity, it’s ready for any intercity, tour and charter assignment.
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720 kWh to unlock new adventures
The modular energy storage system enables a capacity of up to 720 kWh, providing a range of up to 700 km according to SORT 3. This allows for efficient long-distance operation – or the flexibility for more assignments without range anxiety. It can also be optimised for shorter routes with smaller battery capacity to save weight.
Take comfort to the next level
Electromobility by Volvo Buses has always meant a smooth, quiet ride – something that becomes even more apparent at higher speeds over longer distances. A balanced chassis with a low centre of gravity and minimal unsprung weight, paired with a powerful yet smooth powertrain, ensures a truly comfortable experience.
Driver station
Designed around the driver
The Volvo BZR Electric is built to make driving easy, quiet, and comfortable. An ergonomic instrument cluster and highly adjustable seating reduce stress and enhance daily comfort. Combined with the predictable handling of Volvo’s chassis, it’s a workplace designed to attract and retain skilled drivers – and reduce turnover.
Your perfect workstation
The comfortable driver’s environment in the Volvo BZR Electric is among the best available, thanks to world-class ergonomics and a smart, intuitive layout. A powertrain fine-tuned to harmonise with the premium chassis delivers exceptionally low vibration and interior noise – creating a smoother, quieter driving experience at a whole new level.
| Multi-function steering wheel with media controls |
| Dashboard that moves with steering wheel adjustment |
| Digital instrument cluster |
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Volvo Dynamic Steering is a unique Volvo feature that takes most of the effort out of driving. The effortless manoeuvring in roundabouts and when cornering, as well as the automatic return to the dead-ahead position, are major benefits for the driver. They significantly reduce the risk of injuries in the neck, shoulders and arms, which helps reduce sick days and rehabilitation costs.
| Automatic return to dead-ahead position – also when reversing |
| High-torque electric motor assisting the power steering |
| 2,000 sensor readings per second to maintain directional stability |
Passenger experience
Quiet and comfortable
The Volvo BZR Electric coach offers a truly comfortable experience – thanks to its balanced chassis and smooth-operating powertrain, which make a real difference in a coach. Low onboard noise allows for easy conversation and uninterrupted media use. It’s a chassis built to reach for more and ensure that passengers arrive relaxed and well-rested.
Charging
Energy for your routes
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 vehicles’ energy storage system can be specified to perfectly suit the capacity need of your routes.
More about Volvo’s approach to charging
Depot and public charging
Depot charging and public charging combined can be the best strategy when you need the flexibility to operate on different routes. The Volvo BZR Electric can be charged through a CCS connection at the depot, during breaks, off-peak or at night. The coach can be equipped with plug-in sockets in several locations to suit your depot layout. Double charging ports are also available.
| 250 kW max charging power |
| CCS |
Charging en route
Charging en route lets you 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 |
Volvo’s usable energy commitment
The range of an electric coach depends on several factors. Together with the operator we determine the energy demand for the route, and then we guarantee that this capacity will be available. We offer this as the usable energy commitment, and your benefit is that there’s no need to worry about batteries anymore.
More about Volvo’s Usable energy commitment
Modular energy storage
Up to 720 kWh at your service
With up to 720 kWh of installed nominal capacity, the Volvo BZR Electric coach is ready for true long-distance operation or increased flexibility to operate even more routes. For shorter or less demanding routes, the onboard energy storage can be right-sized to reduce weight.
More about Volvo’s approach to batteries
Energy Storage System
The chassis can be equipped with up to eight Volvo Cube battery units, each with a capacity of 90 kWh.
| Lithium-ion |
| Up to 720 kWh total energy capacity |
| 600 V |
| Automatic temperature control |
| Brake energy regeneration |
Battery Management System
A battery’s lifetime can be significantly extended if managed correctly – during operation, charging, and maintenance. All Volvo electric coaches feature a smart Battery Management System that controls charging and discharging processes while continuously monitoring battery health and performance. It also ensures optimised battery function in any climate.
Powertrain
Powerful and smooth
The electric Volvo powertrain delivers the power and drivability needed for safe operation in even the most demanding conditions. Available with either a single or dual-motor setup, it offers up to 540 hp / 400 kW. This makes the Volvo BZR Electric coach a confident hill climber – capable of maintaining a high pace, even on tight schedules.
| Volvo electric motor |
| 200 kW max output / 2x200 kW for dual motors |
| 20,900 Nm max wheel torque / 33,500 Nm with dual motors |
All specifications
Hill start function
The Volvo BZR Electric is equipped with Hill Start Aid, preventing the bus from rolling backwards when starting on hills. The feature guarantees safe starts with heavy loads even on a 20% uphill gradient.
Dual-motor performance
With dual motors, the Volvo BZR Electric delivers confident performance even in extremely hilly terrain. Fully loaded, it can maintain speeds above 50 km/h on a 6% uphill gradient.
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 Emergency 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 |
Safer driving
Safety is a cornerstone already in the initial phases of our product development. Drivability, road handling and a predictable behaviour are the foundation for Volvo’s holistic safety architecture, aiming at our vision of zero accidents.
| I-Coaching |
| Volvo Dynamic Steering |
| Safety Zones |
| Coaching Zones |
| Electronic Stability Control |
| AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System |
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.
Recoverability
97%
of the chassis materials can be recovered
Recyclability
89%
of the chassis materials can be recycled
Recoverability and recyclability rates according to ISO 22628
Source: The International EPD® System; www.environdac.com
Do more with your Volvo BZR Electric
Driver's handbook
Download the driver’s handbook for your specific vehicle as a PDF for free.
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!