Volvo Buses
Global
Volvo Buses
Global
At Volvo we are immensely proud of having been partner to cities and operators in creating the very concept of BRT systems. Now, we are redefining public transport again, by introducing our first all-electric BRT bus. Combining Volvo’s renowned reliability with a cradle-to-grave sustainability perspective, make us ready to take on tomorrow’s public transport challenges.
Volvo BZRT Electric is a productivity platform developed specifically for BRT operation. 3 or 4 axles, mid-mounted high-performance powertrain with dual motors and modular energy storage.
| Length | up to 21.6 m (Articulated) or 27.6 m (Bi-articulated) |
| Permitted GVW | 32,500 kg (Articulated, 8.25" tires), 34,000 kg (Articulated, 9" tires) or 47,000 kg (Bi-articulated) |
| Passenger capacity | up to 250 (Bi-articulated) |
| Power output | 400 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 540 kWh (Articulated), 540, 630 or 720 kWh (Bi-articulated) nominal |
Soon Volvo celebrates one hundred years as a leading maker of commercial vehicles. Ever since our first bus in 1928, reliability has been at the core, together with safety. The Volvo BZRT is no exception. Built ot the highest quality standards with weight-saving high-tensile steel, it is designed for maximum capacity in the most demanding applications.
Volvo takes pride in responsible use 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 BZRT Electric chassis is built on decades of experience from the toughest routes all over the world. For you, the benefits are not only durability and quality but also superior handling properties and an excellent driving experience.
Volvo BZRT Electric comes with several features that boost comfort and safety behind the steering wheel, which has buttons for various media. 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 need to know. No less – no more. There is no need to distract the driver with redundant information. Instead the driver can focus on the road ahead and drive more safely. The differend display views give possibilities to adapt to the requirements of the actual route.
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.
| Forward Collision Warning |
| Intelligent Speed Assist |
| Side Collision Avoidance Support |
| Front Short Range Assist |
| Lane Keeping Support |
| Lane change 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 |
| Electronic Stability Control (optional) |
Volvo has the industry’s strongest reputation for safety innovations. The Volvo BZRT Electric is equipped with a sturdy internal structure and several protective features that significantly reduce the risk of serious injuries in the unlikely event of a collision.
| Front Impact Protection |
| Knee Impact Protection |
| Front Underrun Protection |
A robust powertrain with a proven layout concept. The mid-mounted motor ensures less exposure to vibrations, heat produced by the brake and impacts from potholes on the road. Compared to wheel hub motors this concept gives longer motor and transmission lifetime as well as improved reliability and uptime.
The Volvo BZRT Electric model has dual motors to ensure outstanding uphill capability, due to the 400kW output, coresponding to 540 hp.
| Volvo electric motor/generator |
| 2x200kW max output |
| 31,000 Nm max wheel 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 BZRT 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 BZRT 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, 630 or 720 kWh total nominal energy capacity |
| 600V |
| Automatic temperature control |
| Brake energy regeneration |
The electrical 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.
A bus battery’s lifetime will increase if it is managed correctly, both in operation and in charging and maintenance. All Volvo electric buses feature a smart BMS which controls all charging and discharging processes, and which also monitors battery health and performance.
Every operation and every route is unique. That is why Volvo offer maximum flexibility. Different charging possibilities and an energy storage system with a modular traction battery configuration. By this, we can tailor a solution to exactly suit your operation, ensuring that the right useable energy capacity is always available.
More about Volvo’s approach to Charging & batteries
The OppCharge system is an open architecture standard that gives rapid and fully automatic charging via roof-mounted charging rail.
| OppCharge following industry standard |
| 450kW max charge power |
The Volvo BZRT Electric can be charged with up to 250 kW, using a CCS cable.
| CCS2 CC following industry standard |
| 250kW max charge power |
The range of an electric bus depends on several factors. Together with the operator, we analyse the energy need for each route, and guarantee that the needed energy capacity will be available throughout the contract period.
Every bus generate a continuous stream of vehicle data. With Volvo Connect this data is transformed to reports and information which can help you to optimise the performance of each vehicle, as wellas your entire Volvo fleet.
| Vehicle management |
| Reports |
| Notifications |
| Mobile app |
| Workshop History |
| Service Calendar |
| Parts Store |
| Vehicle Status |
| Volvo I-Coaching |
| Coaching Zones |
| Environmental Zones |
| Better driving |
| Volvo I-Coaching |
Volvo has one of the most comprehensive service networks in the industry, with more then 1,500 dealers and service centres worldwide.
