BYD K series

BYD K series (ebus)
BYD K9 ebus in Shenzhen
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Production2010–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassBattery electric bus
Body styleSingle-deck bus (rigid and articulated) and double-deck bus
Floor typeLow floor
Powertrain
EngineElectric wheel hub motors
Electric motorPermanent-magnet synchronous motors
PropulsionIGBTVVVF
Electric range250 km (K9)

The BYD K-series bus (sometimes just referred to as the BYD ebus or BYD electric bus) are a line of battery electric buses manufactured by the Chinese automaker BYD, powered with its self-developed lithium iron phosphate battery, featuring a typical operating range of 250 kilometres (160 mi) per charge under urban road conditions. It is available in several different nominal lengths, from 7.0 to 13.7 m (23 to 45 ft) and also as a 18 m (60 ft) (articulated) bus. The rear axle is powered by two electric traction motors; the battery capacity and motor power of each model varies depending on the nominal length and passenger capacity.

  1. ^ a b c d e "BYD Europe – Company Profile". Archived from the original on 13 March 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2019.