At the 2023 World Public Transport Summit (UITP) in Barcelona, BYD unveiled two new pure electric buses: the articulated model BYD B19 and the single-engine model BYD-Castrosua.
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Here’s a look at the specific features of the two new vehicles. The BYD B19 has an overall length of 18.75m and can accommodate up to 140 passengers inside. The bus adopts the latest lithium iron phosphate technology and a six-in-one controller, which will provide higher safety and stability.
The battery has a capacity of 563kWh and a range of 470km, with the option of a high-powered fast-charging device on the roof.
▲ Photo source: BYD official
Another single-engine model, BYD-Castrosua, is a 12m pure electric bus, which is the first cooperation between BYD and Spanish body manufacturer Castrosua. It is 12.2 meters long, with a lot of colorful design, and will also be equipped with BYD’s triboelectric technology, with a battery capacity of 422kWh.
▲ Source: BYD official
BYD is Europe’s first 100% zero-emissions transportation solutions provider, having launched the world’s first pure electric bus fleet back in 2011. BYD has operated or ordered more than 4,200 electric buses in Europe, which have been put into operation in more than 20 countries or regions and nearly 100 cities in Europe, with a total operating mileage of more than 235 million kilometers.
