With a range of 250 kilometers on a single charge, this all-electric bus has the ability to deliver large-scale sustainable public transportation.
BYD ebus is a purely electric city bus with no tailpipe emissions and very low noise levels. The bus is powered by BYD’s lithium-ion iron-phosphate batteries, which are characterized by high energy density, long service time, and low cost, according to the company. Powered by three battery packs with a combined capacity of 324 kWh, the lightweight BYD ebus has a range of 250 km on a single charge in urban conditions.
With a charging power of 60 kW, the BYD ebus can be fully charged in about 5 hours, and thus can be charged during off-peak hours. BYD says that the chemical materials contained in the battery can be safely recycled.
Why you should care
BYD aims to gradually replace gasoline and diesel buses with electric models that can dramatically reduce air pollution from the transportation sector. The ebus costs around €100,000 more than the diesel equivalent but is estimated to pay for itself within 3-4 years through fuel savings.
How the Global Goals are addressed
Good Health and Well-Being
Encouraging urban citizens to use public transport while not polluting the city air helps to improve personal health and air quality in urban settings.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Cities that provide electric public transport such as BYD’s buses with long range and short charge time will help citizens to make sustainable transport choices without thinking.
Climate Action
If all buses and taxis in China are replaced by electric alternatives, the company estimate they could save over 40 million tons of CO2 per year.
BYD
BYD produces IT equipment related to rechargeable batteries, handset and computer components and also new energy products such as solar farm, energy storage stations and electric vehicle.
Global Goals addressed