Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid
Silent, clean and flexible
Up to 75% CO2 reduction
60% energy saving
Silent operation
The Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid is silent, clean and extremely flexble. With hybrid technology, Volvo can help cities take important steps on a new path, where the available funding is used more efficiently and where you can achieve a breakthrough towards sustainability.

Flexibility in operation
The Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid runs as an electric bus in selected areas, but can operate as a hybrid on any route. Rapid charging at end stations helps you keep your schedule.

Environmental performance
The Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid provides environmental performance with a clear business upside. Reducing energy use by 60% and CO2 on average by 75% and hazardous emissions by even more.

Fuel efficiency – save 75%
The Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient hybrid bus on the market. Operation in demanding traffic confirms its outstanding performance.

True uptime
Volvo’s hybrid technology is top ranked in uptime by operators and PTAs throughout Europe. The Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid shares this technology.

Silent comfort
The Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid runs in electric mode for 70% of the average route. Silent and comfortable for people on board, for those waiting at the bus stop and for residents along the route.

For safer cities
The Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid can be specified with the Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection System.The driver and other road users are warned when there is a risk of collision.

The turnkey offer
- Guaranteed operation at a specified cost
- Vehicles, infrastructure and project management included
- Maintenance and repair included
- Battery management
- Driver training
- 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
- Volvo's competence, experience and reliable technology ensure minimised risk and trouble-free operation

Challenges for the modern city

Dimensions and weights
Length (m) | 12 |
Width (m) | 2.55 |
Height (m) | 3.28 |
Permitted GVW (kg) | 19,500 |
Powertrain – parallel hybrid system
Emissions standard | Euro 6 |
Diesel engine | Volvo D5K 240, 4-cylinder, specifications.in-line-diesel-engine-with common rail injection |
Electric motor | Volvo I-SAM, 150 kW, 1200 Nm |
Energy storage system | Lithium-Ion battery |
Transmission | Volvo I-Shift automated Transmission |
Charging system
Opportunity charging. Fully automatic fast charging sequence. Rapid charge time: up to 6 min.
Suspension
Electronically controlled air suspension with kneeling function.
Passenger seats
OLEV certified at 95 (seat layout 32 + 1 folded).
Doors
Electric operated.
2+2+0 or 2+2+2 door variants are available.
Air conditioning
28 kW air conditioning with separate climate zones for driver and passengers.
Driver’s environment
Spacious driver’s environment with wide range of individual adjustment possibilities. Volvo dashboard meets EBSF and VDV demands. Swivelling driver seat.