Volvo offers a complete e-mobility solution, helping cities in their transformation towards zero cities. The all-new Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated can carry up to 150 passengers. Together with the best interior climate and lowest interior noise ever in a Volvo, it opens up a whole new perspective on how you can improve efficient and attractive public transport.
Purely Powerful
A dual motor delivering reliable uphill performance. Fully loaded, it can maintain more than 50 km/h on a 6% uphill gradient. And the Hill Start function guarantees safe starts even on a 20% uphill gradient.
Manage your Zero Zones
Zones where noise, speed and emissions are restricted are becoming more and more common. With our efficient tools for zone management you can comfortably stay within the limits.
Full charging flexibility
For ultimate operational flexibility, the
Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated accepts
up to 450 kW charging power via OppCharge and up to 150 kW via CCS.
Silent Comfort
The Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated is an extremely silent and comfortable experience – for passengers on board, those waiting at the bus stop and nearby residents.
Volvo Dynamic Steering
VDS means effortless maneuvering in roundabouts and when cornering, and a relief for the driver's neck and shoulders.
For safer cities
The Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated can be specified with the Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection System. The driver is alerted when there is a risk of collision.
Volvo Electric buses can be deployed on virtually any route in any city. With passenger capacity on a par with conventional buses, and outstanding operational flexibility, you can keep your passengers satisfied and meet their expectations. Volvo Electric buses offers a flexible line-up of charging possibilities. Below you will find a brief outline, but for a firm proposal we will need your specific route data and specific requirements. You are most welcome to contact VBC E-mobility Consulting and book a meeting.
Depot charging
For short to medium-length routes, the capacity of Volvo Electric buses allows charging off-route, in your depot. Choose between an OppCharge pantograph with power up to 450 kW and CCS charging via cable. Let your operational requirements and availability patterns decide.
Single end stop charging
For average downtown routes, a combination of depot and on-route charging is often the most efficient solution. During peak hours, the buses are charged at lay-over at the most remote end stop, and often the bus can run several roundtrips between chargings. Off-peak, part of the fleet can return to the depot to top up the battery capacity.
Dual end stop charging
With OppCharge units at both ends of a route you can, in principle, obtain unlimited range. Even with short intervals between buses and high capacity demands, Volvo Electric buses can maintain a sufficient energy level with only a few minutes of high-power charging.
The turnkey offer
- Guaranteed operation at a specified cost
- Vehicles and project management included
- Maintenance and repair included
- Battery management
- Reports based on connectivity and continuous monitoring ensure, enhance and verify operational performance
- Zone Management ensures compliance with local restrictions and requirements on safety, speed, noise and emissions
Zone Management
Volvo Bus Zone Management is a service that enables compliance with restrictions in various kinds of sensitive areas, ensuring uptime and energy efficiency. The driver is informed when entering a defined zone and the vehicle adjusts automatically without any driver intervention.
Challenges for the modern city
Dimensions and weights
| Model | 18.0 m | 18.7 m |
|---|---|---|
| Length (m) | 17.85 | 18.55 |
| Width | 2.55 | 2.55 |
| Height | 3.32 | 3.32 |
| Permitted GVW (kg) | 29,000 | 29,000 |
Powertrain
| Model | 18.0 m | 18.7 m |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Motor, output max (kW) | 2x200 | 2x200 |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | Up to 330 | Up to 396 |
| Transmission | Volvo 2-speed automated manual transmission |
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Flexible charging system
OppCharge, fully automatic conductive charging up to 450 kW.
CCS depot charging up to 150kW via cable.
Suspension
Electronically controlled air suspension with kneeling function.
Passenger capacity
Up to 150 passengers (depends on model, battery configuration and seat layout).
Doors
Electrically operated, inward moving doors or outward sliding doors. Door layout: 2+2+2+2 or 2+2+2+0.
Air conditioning
2x25kW air conditioning. separatly controlled for passengers and driver. Built in heat pump functionality for energy efficent heating.
Driver's environment
Spacious driver's environment with wide range of individual adjustment possibilities. Volvo dashboard meets ISO16121 and VDV standards. ISRI driver's seat.
