With up to 720 kWh and a range of up to 700 km, it's designed for sustainable travel - intercity, tour and charter assignment. Ready to unlock new routes and more adventures – with more comfort and safety.
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Volvo BZR Electric coach chassis. Ready to reach for more.
Open up new destinations – from bustling cities to fragile landscapes – with quiet, reliable, zero-exhaust travel. The Volvo BZR Electric lets you reach further, combining powerful electric performance with premium comfort and safety. And with up to 720 kWh of battery capacity, it’s ready for any intercity, tour and charter assignment.
Volvo BZR Electric coach at a glance
The Volvo BZR Electric is an efficient and reliable electric coach chassis for sustainable scheduled line-haul operation and non-scheduled coach operations. Available in two- or three-axle versions with single or dual traction motors.
Length 9.5–14.9 m, depending on body
Permitted GVW up to 27,200 kg
Power output 200 or 400 kW Battery capacity up to 720 kWh (nominal)
720 kWh to unlock new adventures
The modular energy storage system enables a capacity of up to 720 kWh, providing a range of up to 700 km according to SORT 3. This allows for efficient long-distance operation – or the flexibility for more assignments without range anxiety. It can also be optimised for shorter routes with smaller battery capacity to save weight.
Take comfort to the next level
Electromobility by Volvo Buses has always meant a smooth, quiet ride – something that becomes even more apparent at higher speeds over longer distances. A balanced chassis with a low centre of gravity and minimal unsprung weight, paired with a powerful yet smooth powertrain, ensures a truly comfortable experience.
Designed around the driver
The Volvo BZR Electric is built to make driving easy, quiet, and comfortable. An ergonomic instrument cluster
and highly adjustable seating reduce stress and enhance daily comfort. Combined with the predictable
handling of Volvo’s chassis, it’s a workplace designed to attract and retain skilled drivers – and reduce turnover.
Your perfect workstation
The comfortable driver’s environment in the Volvo BZR Electric is among the best available, thanks to world-class ergonomics and a smart, intuitive layout. A powertrain fine-tuned to harmonise with the premium chassis delivers exceptionally low vibration and interior noise – creating a smoother, quieter driving experience at a whole new level.
Multi-function steering wheel with media controls
Dashboard that moves with steering wheel adjustment
Digital instrument cluster
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Volvo Dynamic Steering is a unique Volvo feature that takes most of the effort out of driving. The effortless manoeuvring in roundabouts and when cornering, as well as the automatic return to the dead-ahead position, are major benefits for the driver. They significantly reduce the risk of injuries in the neck, shoulders and arms, which helps reduce sick days and rehabilitation costs.
Automatic return to dead-ahead position – also when reversing
High-torque electric motor assisting the power steering
2,000 sensor readings per second to maintain directional stability
Dynamic instrument cluster
The fully dynamic instrument cluster allows you to select between two main views depending on what you prefer or want to have in focus.
A quiet and comfortable passenger experience
The Volvo BZR Electric coach offers a truly comfortable experience – thanks to its balanced chassis and smooth-operating powertrain, which make a real difference in a coach. Low onboard noise allows for easy conversation and uninterrupted media use. It’s a chassis built to reach for more and ensure that passengers arrive relaxed and well-rested.
Energy for your routes
With Volvo, you can combine and change your charging methods to reach further. Quick high-power charging on route or in the depot, as well as manually operated depot charging via CCS cable. And your coaches’ energy storage system can be specified to perfectly suit the capacity need of your routes.
Depot and public charging
Depot charging and public charging combined can be the best strategy when you need the flexibility to operate on different routes. The Volvo BZR Electric can be charged through a CCS connection at the depot, during breaks, off-peak or at night. The coach can be equipped with plug-in sockets in several locations to suit your depot layout. Double plug-in points are also available.
250 kW max charging power
CCS
Charging on route
Charging on route, you can specify your vehicles with fewer batteries, resulting in less weight and more passenger capacity. The OppCharge system is an open architecture that gives you rapid and fully automatic charging at end stations and keeps productivity up. With no need for returning to the depot for charging, you get virtually unlimited range.
450 kW max charging power
OppCharge
Volvo’s usable energy commitment
The range of an electric coach depends on several factors. Together with the operator we determine the energy demand for the route, and then we guarantee that this capacity will be available. We offer this as the useable energy commitment, and your benefit is that there’s no need to worry about batteries anymore.
Energy Storage System
The chassis can be equipped with up to eight Volvo Cube battery units, each with a capacity of 90 kWh.
Lithium-ion
Up to 720 kWh battery capacity (nominal)
600V
Automatic temperature control
Brake energy regeneration
Battery Management System
A battery’s lifetime can be significantly extended if managed correctly – during operation, charging, and maintenance. All Volvo electric coaches feature a smart Battery Management System that controls charging and discharging processes while continuously monitoring battery health and performance. It also ensures optimised battery function in any climate.
Powerful and smooth
The electric Volvo powertrain delivers the power and drivability needed for safe operation in even the most demanding conditions. Available with either a single or dual-motor setup, it offers up to 540 hp / 400 kW. This makes the Volvo BZR Electric coach a confident hill climber – capable of maintaining a high pace, even on tight schedules.
Volvo electric motor
200 kW max output / 2x200 kW with dual motors
20,900 Nm max wheel torque / 33,500 Nm with dual motors
Hill start function The Volvo BZR Electric is equipped with a Hill Start function, preventing the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on hills. The feature guarantees safe starts with heavy loads even on a 20% uphill gradient.
Dual-motor performance
With dual motors, the Volvo BZR Electric delivers confident performance even in extremely hilly terrain. Fully loaded, it can maintain speeds above 50 km/h on a 6% uphill gradient.
2-speed automated transmission
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.
Active safety systems
Volvo offers an array of intelligent functions helping the driver to drive safely, avoid incidents and protecting from injuries and damage. Excellent visibility and ergonomics help the driver to stay focused and alert.
Collision Warning with City Brake
Forward Collision Warning
Intelligent Speed Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Side Collision Avoidance Support
Front Short Range Assist
Lane Change Support
Lane Keeping Support
Driver Alert Support
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Safer driving
Safety is a cornerstone already in the initial phases of our product development. Drivability, road handling and a predictable behaviour is the foundation for Volvo’s holistic safety architecture, aiming at our vision of zero accidents.
I-Coaching
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Safety Zones
Coaching Zones Electronic Stability Control
AVAS – Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Built with the planet in mind
Our commitment to sustainability extends across the entire lifecycle of our vehicles. The aim is to produce sustainable buses and coaches free from substances of concern, while respecting environment and human rights. We apply a circular development process that improves our product’s sustainability profile. And we continuously reduce waste and emissions, optimize water use, and improve our handling of solvents, oils and chemicals.
Manage your fleet with Volvo Connect
Volvo Connect is a bus fleet management system and your entrance to the world of Volvo Bus Services. Connected services as well as documentation and workshop tools – all in one place. It supports thorough follow-up of vehicle performance, maintenance planning and productivity-boosting efforts. Welcome to explore the Volvo Connect fleet management system.
Guaranteed operation at a specified cost per km
With a Volvo Turnkey solution, you get guaranteed operation at a specified cost per km. We jointly define the terms, conditions and capacity need for specific routes. Based on this we provide an all-inclusive solution encompassing vehicles, useable energy commitment, maintenance, repairs and project management.
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