Volvo BZL Electric

The Volvo BZL Electric is a full-size zero-emission battery electric bus chassis for both single-decker buses and double-decker buses manufactured by Volvo since 2021.[2]

Volvo BZL Electric
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Buses
Production2021–
AssemblyBorås, Sweden
Body and chassis
ClassElectric bus
Doors1 or 2
Floor typeLow floor
Powertrain
Power output200 kwh
BatteryUp to 470 kwh lithium iron phosphate[1]
Dimensions
Length
  • Single-decker bus
  • 10.8 metres (35 ft)
  • Double-decker bus
  • 12 metres (39 ft)
Width2,500 millimetres (8.2 ft)
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo B5LH
Volvo B8RLE

The BZL Electric range was launched in September 2021, with the first right-hand drive examples being built as demonstrators for the UK and Ireland market with double-decker bodies by MCV Bus and Coach. Metroline have received the double-deck demonstrator to Transport for London specification, which they plan to evaluate alongside other battery electric London buses. The chassis range is claimed to be 90% recyclable.[3][4]

In Australia, a BZL Electric with a Volgren Optimus single-decker body was unveiled at Volvo's Australian headquarters in Brisbane. Designed for the Australian and New Zealand markets, it will enter service under the Western Australia Public Transport Authority on a period of demonstration.[5] A BZL Electric bus will also be demonstrated in Colombia over a period of six months.[6]

References
  1. "BZL Electric chassis specifications". Volvo Bus. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  2. "Volvo BZL Electric bus chassis". Volvo Bus. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  3. "Volvo launches BZL Electric; UK demonstration to start soon". RouteOne. 27 September 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  4. "Volvo Buses launches new BZL e-bus platform". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  5. "Volvo launches new BZL Electric bus chassis". Trucksales. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  6. "Volvo will test its new BZL Electric bus in Colombian streets". Colombiabus. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
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