BYD Introduced New 40' Blade Battery Electric Bus Chassis and 45' Electric Intercity Coach at Busworld

BYD introduced two new eBus innovations at Busworld 2023 held at Brussels Expo, Belgium. The BYD 40-foot B12 eBus brings a new generation of integrated chassis technology to public transport operators in Europe. In addition, and making its world premiere at the BYD stand, is the 45-foot customizable pure-electric intercity double-decker coach—the BYD-UNVI DD13—a collaboration between BYD brand and European coach bodybuild specialist, UNVI. These new buses join two established BYD models: the BYD eBus B19 (60-foot) and the 50-foot BYD eBus B15.

The all-new pure-electric bus chassis which integrates the ultra-safe Lithium Iron Phosphate Blade Battery within the chassis structure. This Blade Battery Chassis technology also utilizes a new 6-in-1 controller with Silicon Carbide technology, together with two innovative wheel hub hairpin motors. Combined, these bring a multitude of benefits to BYD’s 40-foot eBus including enhanced energy efficiency, performance and durability.

The Blade Battery, with a maximum capacity of 500kWh, delivers an exceptional range in one charge reducing the need for regular charging, making the BYD eBus B12suitable for busy bus routes.

BYD sold more than 1.86 million NEVs around the world in 2022, becoming the best-selling NEV brand globally. BYD has built up an extensive global footprint in the new energy sector that covers more than 70 countries and regions and more than 400 cities, delivering more than 5.4 million new energy vehicles globally as of September 2023.