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The Volvo BZL is a full-size zero-emission battery electric bus chassis for both single-decker buses and double-decker buses manufactured by Volvo since 2021.[3]

Volvo BZL
Volvo BZL on display at the 2022 Euro Bus Expo
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Buses
Production2021–
AssemblyBorås, Sweden
Body and chassis
ClassElectric bus
Doors1, 2 or 3
Floor typeLow floor
Powertrain
Power output200 kWh electric motor
Battery282/376/470 kW lithium iron phosphate[1]
Dimensions
Length
  • Single-decker bus
  • 9–13 metres (30–43 ft)
  • Double-decker bus
  • 10.3–10.9 metres (34–36 ft)
[2]
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 and single-decker bodies by MCV Bus & Coach. The chassis range features CO2 heat pump-powered heating and ventilation, and is claimed to be 90% recyclable. It is also built to a high safety standard with multiple new safety innovations such as sealed battery compartments and a strengthened front frame. Metroline have received the double-deck demonstrator built to Transport for London specification, which they plan to evaluate alongside other battery electric London buses.[4][5][2]


Orders


The first order for Volvo BZLs in the United Kingdom was received from Stagecoach East in October 2022, with the operator ordering 30 double-deck BZLs for service in Cambridge.[6]

In Australia, a BZL with a Volgren Optimus single-decker body was unveiled in October 2021 at Volvo's Australian headquarters in Brisbane. Designed for the Australian and New Zealand markets, four are to enter service with the Western Australia Public Transport Authority in 2022.[7][8] A BZL bus will also be demonstrated in Colombia over a period of six months.[9]

In Singapore, a Volvo BZL with a three-door SC Neustar City body was unveiled in November 2022, developed in joint partnership between Volvo and local bus and coach bodywork manufacturer SC Auto. The bus is to enter service on trial with Land Transport Authority operators by the end of 2022.[10]


References


  1. "BZL Electric chassis specifications". Volvo Bus. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  2. Render, Stuart (10 December 2021). "Volvo continues its electric journey". Buses. Stamford: Key Publishing. Retrieved 18 December 2021.(subscription required)
  3. "Volvo BZL Electric bus chassis". Volvo Bus. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  4. "Volvo launches BZL Electric; UK demonstration to start soon". RouteOne. 27 September 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  5. "Volvo Buses launches new BZL e-bus platform". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  6. Lidstone, John G.; et al. (14 October 2022). "In Fleet News this month". Buses. No. 812. Stamford: Key Publishing. p. 80. Retrieved 23 October 2022.(subscription required)
  7. "Volvo launches new BZL Electric bus chassis". Trucksales. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  8. Cotter, Fabian (15 February 2022). "Milestone 200,000th Volvo bus chassis Oz bound". Australasian Bus & Coach. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  9. "Volvo will test its new BZL Electric Bus in Colombian streets". Colombiabus. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  10. Kok, Yufeng (17 November 2022). "Made in S'pore: Local bus builders eye slice of electrification pie". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 18 November 2022.




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