BYD Unveils Electric Double-Decker Bus BD11 in London
It features a 532kWh Blade Battery and advanced safety systems. Over 1,800 BYD eBuses in the UK have significantly cut CO2 emissions. The BD11 will start operations in London later this year.
Shenzhen/China, United Kingdom- BYD Company Limited., a manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEV) and power batteries, has unveiled its latest innovation, the all-new electric double-decker bus, the BYD BD11, at the London Bus Museum, which is also home to the first electric bus with a BYD K9E chassis for London's public transport.
The BYD BD11, an electric double-decker bus, has been introduced in the UK, specifically designed for London. Featuring BYD's Blade Battery with a capacity of up to 532kWh, the BD11 offers exceptional range, performance, and fast charging, recharging fully in just two hours. The Blade Battery, known for its safety and efficiency, is integrated into the chassis to improve range and stability. Operations in London will begin later this year, with a provincial model to follow.
The BYD BD11 electric double-decker bus features an integrated thermal management system, active suspension, and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) for optimal energy use and safety. Unique in the NEV sector, BYD develops its own powertrain systems and components. With over 1,800 eBuses in the UK covering 80 million miles, BYD has cut CO2 emissions by 137 million tonnes. Following the B12 model launch in Europe last year, BYD continues to advance public transport technologies globally.
Mr. Frank Thorpe, Managing Director of BYD UK Commercial Vehicles, said on the company's commitment to technological innovation and eco-conscious public transportation. "The BYD BD11 will play a pivotal role in contributing to the reduction of air pollution in London and support the UK's wider carbon neutrality goals. "We are proud to launch our own all-new electric double-decker bus with highly innovative technology for safe and reliable electric mobility."
BYD aims to provide operators with modern eco-friendly eBus options that meet their specifications. This initiative will offer more people the choice to use clean, non-polluting bus services in the future.
