There’s electric cars, planes, and yes, even buses. BYD (“Build Your Dreams”), a leading electric vehicle company, introduces a battery-electric Type D school bus with innovative safety features and performance. Available in 35, 38, and 40 feet length models, these buses are ideal for transporting students to classes, field trips, as well as athletic and band events. They can seat up to 84 and be equipped with an ADA liftgate, complete with a 155-mile range on a single charge.
BYD aims to create a new environment where for bi-directional charging can be the norm. This means that these electric school buses can be charged overnight when energy demand is low, and then have its clean emission free energy fed back into the classroom during school hours when the bus is parked, thus resulting in well-lit classrooms while keeping students and teachers plugged-in. The buses can be equipped with IMMI’S Safeguard 3-point lap-shoulder belts, integrated child seats, and portable restraints. Its lithium iron phosphate battery, claimed to be the safest and most reliable in the electric vehicle industry, powers BYD’s unique powertrain with high-speed, dual in-wheel traction motors.
- Speed & Range: The Gokart PRO reaches 23 mph and has a 15.5-mile range on one charge.
- Powerful Performance: Features a rear-wheel drive with 4,800W power and 96N torque for quick acceleration.
- Safety First: Built with a high-strength steel frame, supports up to 220 lbs, and includes triple anti-collision protection.
We are raising the bar for design, innovation, range and quality, giving parents peace of mind knowing their children are benefiting from the safest school bus anywhere. At the same time, our buses will give operators the performance and cost savings that will make migrating to zero emission technology affordable and practical,” said Stella Li, President of BYD North America.
