Volvo Buses
Global
Volvo Buses
Global
Volvo have proudly partnered with cities and operators to pioneer the concept of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Now, we’re redefining public transport again with our first all-electric BRT bus range – the Volvo 7800 Electric Articulated and Bi-articulated. Combining Volvo’s proven reliability with a cradle-to-grave sustainability approach, it’s ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s public transport.
This product is available in Mexico.
| Length | 18.5 m (Articulated) or 25.6 m (Bi-articulated) |
| Passenger capacity | Up to 191 (Articulated), up to 300 (Bi-articulated) |
| Power output | 2x200 kW |
| Battery capacity | 540 kWh or 630 kWh (Articulated) 540 kWh, 630 kWh, or 720 kWh (Bi-articulated) nominal |
Ever since Volvo’s first bus in 1928, reliability has been at the core, together with safety. The Volvo 7800 range is no exception. Built to the highest quality standards with weight-saving high-tensile steel, it’s designed for maximum capacity in the most demanding applications.
Volvo takes pride in responsible use of all kinds of natural resources. We have a thorough supplier code of conduct, and we continuously work with our manufacturing processes, in order to reduce the environmental impact of our operation.
The Volvo 7800 Electric range is built on decades of experience from the toughest routes all over the world. For you, the benefits aren’t only durability and quality but also superior handling properties and an excellent driving experience.
The Volvo 7800 Electric comes with several features that boost driver comfort and Plenty of functions are controlled by steering wheel buttons. A dynamic instrument cluster provides a superior overview of important driver information, enhancing driver focus and control.
The digital instrument cluster shows what the driver needs to know. No less – no more. Redundant information is minimised to reduce driver distraction so that the driver can focus on the traffic and drive more safely. The different display views give possibilities to adapt to the requirements of the actual route.
Comfort, convenience, and efficiency are essential to making a public transport system attractive to citizens. The Volvo 7800 Electric is designed to deliver on these requirements at the highest level.
The Volvo 7800 Electric buses are very quiet in operation. This means that passengers enjoy a comfortable ride, free from noise and disturbing vibrations. The reduced noise and vibration levels also improve the quality of life for people living and working near the bus routes.
The wide, fast-opening doors, and the efficient interior layout make boarding and alighting smooth and safe. Every second saved at a stop adds up to improved efficiency and smoother operation of the public transport system.
Volvo offers an array of intelligent features that help the driver to drive safely and avoid accidents, injuries and damage. Excellent visibility and ergonomics help the driver stay focused and alert.
| Collision Warning with Emergency Brake |
| Collision Warning with City Brake |
| Forward Collision Warning |
| Intelligent Speed Assist |
| Side Collision Avoidance Support |
| Front Short Range Assist |
| Lane Change Support |
| Lane Keeping Support |
| Driver Alert Support |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System |
Safety is a cornerstone already in the initial phases of our product development. Drivability, road handling and a predictable behavior are the foundation of Volvo holistic safety architecture, aiming at our vision of zero accidents.
| I-Coaching |
| Safety Zones |
| Volvo Dynamic Steering |
| Electronic Stability Control |
| Rear view camera |
| AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System |
The Volvo 7800 Electric features a robust powertrain with a proven layout concept. The midmounted motor reduces exposure to vibrations, heat from the brakes, and impacts from road potholes. Compared to wheel hub motors, this design provides a longer motor and transmission lifespan, along with enhanced reliability and uptime.
The Volvo 7800 Electric model has dual motors to ensure outstanding uphill capability, due to the 400kW output, corresponding to 540 hp.
| Volvo electric motor/generator |
| 2x200kW max output |
| 31,000 Nm max wheel torque |
| 850 Nm max torque |
Gear changing is automatic and software-controlled. During gear shifting, the transmission program uses the electric motor to synchronize input and output shafts to speed up and optimize the comfort of the gear shift.
The Volvo 7800 Electric is equipped with a Hill Start function, preventing the bus from rolling backwards when starting on hills.
With a maximum of 720 kWh installed nominal capacity, the Volvo 7800 Electric can take on any route. For shorter and less demanding routes, the onboard energy storage can be optimized in size, which saves weight, hence allowing for extra passengers.
| Lithium-ion |
| 540 kWh, 630 kWh or 720 kWh total nominal energy capacity |
| 600 V |
| Automatic temperature control |
| Brake energy regeneration |
The electric safety architecture starts with protective functionality at cell level and continues all the way out to mechanical protection and the chassis overall design. Continuous monitoring on cell, module and package level ensures immediate power cut-off in case of, for instance, a collision threatening to damage the battery.
Electric safety
A bus battery’s lifespan increases with proper management during operation, charging, and maintenance. All Volvo electric buses are equipped with a smart Battery Management System that controls charging and discharging processes while monitoring battery health and performance.
Every operation and route is unique, which is why Volvo offers maximum flexibility. With various charging options and a modular energy storage system, we can configure the traction battery to perfectly suit your operation. This ensures that the right usable energy capacity is always available.
More about Volvo’s approach to Charging & batteries
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The Volvo 7800 Electric can be charged with up to 250 kW, using a CCS cable.
| CCS2 following industry standard |
| 250 kW max charge power |
The range of an electric bus depends on several factors. Together with the operator, we analyse the energy needs for each route and guarantee that the required energy capacity will be available throughout the contract period.
More about Volvo’s useable energy commitment
Every bus generates a continuous stream of vehicle data. With Volvo Connect, this data is transformed to reports and insights that help you to optimise the performance of each vehicle, as well as your entire Volvo fleet.
| Vehicle management |
| Reports |
| Notifications |
| Mobile app |
| Workshop History |
| Service Calendar |
| Parts Store |
| Vehicle Status |
| Safety Zones |
| Coaching Zones |
| Environmental Zones |
| Driving Profile |
| Volvo I-Coaching |
Find a Volvo sales representative dedicated to help you fulfill your daily duties as efficiently and profitably as possible.
Volvo has one of the most comprehensive service networks in the industry, with more then 1,500 dealers and service centres worldwide.
