BYD has delivered the first batch of 25 12-meter pure electric buses to Florence Public Transport Company in Italy, with the remaining 45 units scheduled for delivery in 2026.
BYD Commercial Vehicles officially announced the delivery of the first batch of 25 12-meter pure electric buses (Model K9UD) to Florence Public Transport Company in Italy.
This marks the city’s first introduction of a Chinese-brand electric bus fleet. These vehicles will operate on core routes in the historic city center, covering Bus Lines 6, 20, and 23. The remaining 45 units are scheduled for delivery in 2026.
To meet stringent standards of Florence’s UNESCO World Heritage site, the new buses feature three technological breakthroughs:
- Ultra-Quiet & Zero-Emission: Motor noise controlled below 65 decibels, complying with UNESCO acoustic requirements for historic districts.
- High-Capacity Design: 12m length × 2.5m width with triple-door configuration enables 85-passenger capacity. Wheelchair ramps improve boarding efficiency by 18%.
- Blade Battery Security: Equipped with 422kWh LFP battery providing 260km range, supporting high-frequency urban operations.
Integrated AVM panoramic monitoring, contactless payment systems, and video security enhance operational intelligence.
This delivery will further consolidate BYD’s market penetration in Europe’s electric bus sector.
To date, BYD Commercial Vehicles has secured over 6,700 electric bus orders across the continent, operating in more than 160 cities across 26 countries. These buses have accumulated 590 million kilometers of service—equivalent to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 630,000 metric tons.
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