Volvo launches BZL electric chassis

Volvo Buses is expanding its electromobility offer with the launch of its new BZL Electric chassis.

The new Volvo BZL Electric is designed for both single and double decker applications with multiple options for bodybuilders.

It includes Volvo Buses’ latest connected technology offer, Volvo Connect. With features such as Volvo’s Zone Management, the operator can create safety zones where the maximum speed is limited, for example outside a school or in a bus depot.

The Volvo BZL Electric driveline is developed entirely by Volvo. The 200 kW electric motor is coupled to a two-stage automated gearbox. This increases wheel torque at low speed and evens out current peaks, which should reduce energy consumption and sustaining motor and battery health. The driveline can be configured as a single or dual motor unit with a power output of no less than 540 hp. This, Volvo believes, makes the BZL Electric an ‘untiring hill climber’ and allows for swift and smooth operation.

The Volvo BZL Electric is designed for charging flexibility using hardware interfaces for both OppCharge high-power charging on route as well as CCS charging in the depot. Addressing customer worries about batteries, Volvo Buses also offers a usable energy commitment, which means that Volvo Buses guarantees capacity for an agreed amount of energy for the operation.

The new Volvo BZL Electric has been developed to be over 90% recyclable.

Dan Pettersson, Head of International at Volvo Buses, said: “The new Volvo BZL Electric is based on proven and successful technologies already implemented in Europe. All the chassis and driveline components have been developed and manufactured by Volvo. To safeguard the premium qualities of our buses we partner up with selected bodybuilders around the world.

“Through experience, we know that we need to work closely together with our customers and partners to be able to tailor electromobility solutions to each individual city. And through our worldwide service network and dedicated service teams, we can ensure the reliability and efficiency of our products and services even in the long-term perspective. It’s all about delivering zero unplanned downtime.”

Fact file

Volvo BZL Electric

Length: 11.815m (single-decker), 10.585m (double-decker).

Driveline:  Electric motor, max output one/two motors: 200/400 kW (single decker), 200 kW (double decker).

Gearbox: two-speed automated manual transmission.

Charging: OppCharge, max charge power: 300 kW. Combo2/CCS, max charge power 150 kW.

Energy storage capacity: up to 470 kWh

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