Swedish manufacturer Volvo Buses has introduced the Volvo 7800 Electric, an electric articulated and double-articulated bus designed specifically for the Mexican market.
The new model, built on the BZR Electric platform, will be manufactured in Mexico and is expected to enhance public transportation in the country.
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“We are accelerating the transformation to sustainable and efficient transport solutions to further improve the public transport system in Mexican cities. This will not only have a positive effect for the operators and the passengers, but it will also improve the quality of life for citizens in cities,” said Rafael Kisel, President of Volvo Group Mexico. “With the launch of the new Volvo 7800 Electric here in Mexico, we are taking a solid step in our transition towards electromobility in the country, ensuring cleaner, safer, and more sustainable and reliable transport solutions for the BRT systems.”
The Volvo 7800 Electric is available in two configurations: a double-articulated version measuring 25.6 meters with a capacity of up to 300 passengers and a single articulated version at 18.5 meters, accommodating up to 191 passengers. The buses will feature Volvo’s latest active safety systems to enhance protection for pedestrians and cyclists.
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The model is built on Volvo’s 600-volt BZR platform, originally introduced in March 2024 for the European market. It is equipped with two 200 kW electric motors, with battery capacity options ranging from 540 to 630 kWh for the single articulated bus and 540 to 720 kWh for the double-articulated version. The buses can be charged via cable at up to 250 kW DC, with the charging port positioned at the front right.
Both variants will be manufactured at Volvo Buses’ Tultitlán plant in the greater Mexico City area. The first units are scheduled for delivery in 2026, marking a significant step toward electrified public transport in Mexico.