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Specifications for Volvo BZR Low Entry Electric
The Volvo BZR Low Entry Electric comes in two- and three-axle versions and supports body lengths ranging from 9.9 to 14.8 m. It features a range of configuration options, modular energy storage and choice of charging method.
- 4x2
- 6x2
Floor configuration
Low entry
Engine output
200 or 400 kW
Battery capacity (nominal)
360 or 450 kWh
Permitted GVW
20.800 kg
Dimensions
Overall length
9.850-13.130 mm
Overall width, front wheels or housing
2.500 mm
Overall width, rear wheels
2.480 mm
Frame height
1.560 mm
Approved wheelbase
4.450-7.400 mm
Transport wheelbase
4.000 mm
Front overhang
2.500 mm (steering wheel position 1,920 mm)
2.600 mm (steering wheel position 2,020 mm)
Rear overhang
3.130 mm
2.900 mm
3.174 mm
Steering wheel position
1.920 mm
2.020 mm
Track, front
2.068 mm
Track, rear
1.834 mm
Approach angle
8 °
Departure angle
8 °
9 ° (rear overhang 2,900 mm)
Weights
Permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW)
21,000 kg
Permitted front axle load
8.000 kg
Permitted rear axle load
13.000 kg
Driver station
Driver's seat
Volvo dashboard or Limited dashboard, completed by body builder
Dashboard moves with the steering column in height
Available in Standard (fulfilling ISO16121)
Instrument cluster
Full dynamic cluster with 12.3" digital display
Steering wheel buttons for easy access
Integrated radio with Bluetooth mobile connection
Automatic headlamp switch
Charging information
State of charge in %
Remaining distance
Power meter
Features
Tachograph
Longer retarder stalk
Prepared for alcolock
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Rain sensor
Climate system
Roof unit
Chassis prepared for various roof-mounted HVAC units from different suppliers (heating, ventilation and air conditioning, including heat pump functionality).
Auxiliary heater
Traction voltage heaters come preassembled on chassis (0–24 kW).
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
Energy storage system
Battery packs
Voltage
600 V
Number of battery packs
4 or 5
Battery capacity (nominal)
360 or 450 kWh
Temperature control
Liquid-based thermal management system for active cooling and heating
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
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Stop Signal
Driver support
I-Coaching
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Safety Zones
Electronic Stability Control
AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Electric safety
ESS and driveline monitoring
Active cooling and heating of batteries
Robust mechanical protection of batteries
Multilevel electrical protection
Automatic shutdown at detected risks
Hazardous Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL)
Battery monitoring
Safety on cell and pack level (monitoring)
Insulation isolation resistance monitoring
Charging safety
Workshop safety
Mechanical protection
E-info session
Rescue sheet
Gearbox
Axles
Front axle
Differential lock
Optional
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
LHD/RHD
Power steering
Electric driven hydraulic steering
Max wheel angle
52 °
Kneeling
Optional
Air bellows, front axle
2
Air bellows, driving axle
4
Features
Cooling system
Design
Electrically driven fans with improved speed control
Coolant filter
No coolant filter
Features
Thermal management system independent from climate system
Coolant level warning in instrument cluster
Automated control of battery temperature with energy-efficient 600 V active cooling/heating system
Electric driveline and auxiliaries cooling circuit
Waste heat from the driveline circuit is used to heat the battery circuit through a heat exchanger
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
Wear indicator on brake pads
Electrical system
Consumer batteries
2 x 12 V
2 x 140 Ah / 2 x 170 Ah
Wheels and tyres
Tyres
275/70 R22.5″
295/80 R22.5″
305/70 R22.5″
315/70 R22.5″
Rims
Steel or aluminium rims available
7.50″ x 22.5″
8.25″ x 22.5″
9.00″ x 22.5″
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Floor configuration
Low entry
Engine output
400 kW
Battery capacity (nominal)
450, 540 or 630 kWh
Permitted GVW
27.200 kg
Dimensions
Overall length
12.830-14.830 mm
Overall width, front wheels or housing
2.500 mm
Overall width, rear wheels
2.480 mm
Frame height
1.560 mm
Approved wheelbase
5.500-7.400 mm
Transport wheelbase
4.000 mm
Bogie distance
1.400 mm
Front overhang
2.500 mm (steering wheel position 1,920 mm)
2.600 mm (steering wheel position 2,020 mm)
Rear overhang
3.430 mm
2.858 mm
Steering wheel position
1.920 mm
2.020 mm
Track, front
2.068 mm
Track, rear
1.834 mm
Approach angle
8 °
Departure angle
9 °
Weights
Permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW)
27,000 kg
Permitted front axle load
8.000 kg
Permitted tag axle load
5,750 kg (bogie load 17,250 kg) kg
7,500 kg (bogie load 19,000 kg) kg
Permitted bogie load
17,250 kg
19,000 kg
Driver station
Driver's seat
Volvo dashboard or Limited dashboard, completed by body builder
Dashboard moves with the steering column in height
Available in Standard (fulfilling ISO16121)
Instrument cluster
Full dynamic cluster with 12.3" digital display
Steering wheel buttons for easy access
Integrated radio with Bluetooth mobile connection
Automatic headlamp switch
Charging information
State of charge in %
Remaining distance
Power meter
Features
Tachograph
Longer retarder stalk
Prepared for alcolock
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Rain sensor
Climate system
Roof unit
Chassis prepared for various roof-mounted HVAC units from different suppliers (heating, ventilation and air conditioning, including heat pump functionality).
Auxiliary heater
Traction voltage heaters come preassembled on chassis (0–24 kW).
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
Energy storage system
Battery packs
Voltage
600 V
Number of battery packs
5, 6 or 7
Battery capacity (nominal)
450, 540 or 630 kWh
Temperature control
Liquid-based thermal management system for active cooling and heating
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
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Stop Signal
Driver support
I-Coaching
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Safety Zones
Electronic Stability Control
AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Electric safety
ESS and driveline monitoring
Active cooling and heating of batteries
Robust mechanical protection of batteries
Multilevel electrical protection
Automatic shutdown at detected risks
Hazardous Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL)
Battery monitoring
Safety on cell and pack level (monitoring)
Insulation isolation resistance monitoring
Charging safety
Workshop safety
Mechanical protection
E-info session
Rescue sheet
Gearbox
Axles
Front axle
Differential lock
Optional
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
LHD/RHD
Power steering
Electric driven hydraulic steering
Kneeling
Optional
Air bellows, front axle
2
Air bellows, driving axle
4
Features
Cooling system
Design
Electrically driven fans with improved speed control
Coolant filter
No coolant filter
Features
Thermal management system independent from climate system
Coolant level warning in instrument cluster
Automated control of battery temperature with energy-efficient 600 V active cooling/heating system
Electric driveline and auxiliaries cooling circuit
Waste heat from the driveline circuit is used to heat the battery circuit through a heat exchanger
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
Wear indicator on brake pads
Electrical system
Consumer batteries
2x12 V
2x140 Ah / 2x170 Ah
Wheels and tyres
Tyres
275/70 R22.5″
295/80 R22.5″
305/70 R22.5″
315/70 R22.5″
Rims
Steel or aluminium rims available
7.50″ x 22.5″
8.25″ x 22.5″
9.00″ x 22.5″
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