The small electric bus line, with a maximum capacity of 60 people, has been handed over to three Hanoi transport units, Transerco and Bao Yen, to be put into operation in 2025. Photo: PV
The batch of vehicles delivered in this batch has dimensions of Length x Width x Height of 8,610 x 2,470 x 3,220 (mm), wheelbase of 4,850 mm, unladen weight of 9,300 kg, equipped with a water-cooled electric motor, rear-wheel drive, maximum speed of up to 80 km/h. The vehicle's battery is LFP type.
The new bus line also has a system to lower the floor of the bus, making it easier for wheelchairs to get on and off. Photo: PV
The vehicle is equipped with front/rear air suspension, hydraulic power steering system, front/rear disc brakes and advanced safety technologies such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), emergency brake assist (BA), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), front/rear door anti-pinch sensor system, sign system, LED lights, buttons... Similar to the first smart electric bus model being operated by VinBus in many provinces and cities across the country, the new bus line also has a system to lower the floor of the vehicle, making it convenient for wheelchairs to move up and down, meeting the standards of a civilized public bus, friendly to everyone.
Inside VinFast's electric bus. Photo: PV
Ms. Duong Thi Thu Trang, Deputy General Director of VinFast Global Business shared, "With its compact size, suitable for moving in the city and crowded residential areas, and being environmentally friendly, with no gas fumes or noise, VinFast's new electric bus line will create momentum to promote the green transformation in public transport in Vietnam. To accelerate the greening process, VinFast is committed to applying the best price policy, superior warranty policy and providing flexible charging solutions, suitable for the actual conditions of transport units".
Environmentally friendly electric buses. Photo: PV
In the immediate future, VinFast's new electric bus fleet will be put into operation on four routes with starting and ending points respectively: route 05 (Mai Dong - Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment); route 39 (Nghia Do Park - Mai Dong (Den Lu Parking Lot)); route 47 (including branch 47A: Long Bien - Bat Trang and branch 47B: National Economics University - Kieu Ky) and route 59 (Dong Anh - Vietnam Academy of Agriculture).
Inside VinFast's new electric bus. Photo: PV
According to the plan, by 2025, all buses on the above routes will be completely replaced by electric buses. The conversion to electric buses will bring the total number of routes converted to electric buses in the city to 14, in addition to the 10 electric bus routes currently operated by Vinbus. According to the roadmap, by 2035, the proportion of buses in the capital will reach 100% electric buses.
VinFast's new electric bus line will create momentum to promote the green transformation in public transport in Vietnam. Photo: PV
Currently, VinFast is continuing to develop new electric bus models with designs and sizes suitable for local traffic characteristics, rapidly promoting the "greening" of public transport according to the roadmap set out in Decision 876-QD/TTg of the Prime Minister. Source: https://daibieunhandan.vn/can-canh-mau-xe-buyt-dien-do-thi-vua-ra-mat-cua-vinfast-post402422.html
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