SWEDEN With a new chassis variant that features the recently launched e-machine and charging options, plus new rear axle options, Scania says it is providing bus operators with a compelling alternative for electrifying transport operations beyond purely urban applications. The manufacturer has expanded its e-mobility offering by launching a 6×2*4 variant of its battery-electric bus platform introduced in 2023. The new low-entry variant is designed to meet the needs of longer-distance routes with an increased passenger capacity compared to the existing two-axle bus.
Scania says that its new electric chassis option is built to deliver maximum performance under tough conditions throughout its service life, and its flexibility allows for adaptations to further fit both bodybuilder needs as well as customer demands.
“With a completely new e-machine, this three-axle electric variant is reliable, energy-efficient and powerful, thus providing excellent uptime, range, acceleration and startability, not least on steep slopes. And with the new rear position high-speed charging option and several more power nodes to choose from, it offers flexibility that translates to buses that fit local requirements,” said Carl-Johan Lööf, Head of Product Management for People Transport Solutions at Scania.
“As the momentum towards electrification keeps increasing, buses built on this platform will be competitive all around the world and can be utilised to expand electric operations to new types of applications.”
