BYD launches electric bus with tire blowout stability system: safer rides even at 62 mph

BYD has unveiled its new e-Bus platform, which can keep riders safer even during tire blowouts. The technology also features a cell-to-chassis battery system and an adaptive suspension.

The e-Bus Platform 3.0 offers enhanced safety and performance. One of the key features is the high-speed tire blowout stability system, which helps the bus stay balanced even at speeds of up to 63 mph (100 km/h). BYD claims the tech is sensitive enough to kick in within milliseconds of detecting an incident.

BYD has also included a button on the dashboard that riders can press, which will bring the bus to a halt in case the driver passes out or becomes incapacitated in any other way.

The e-Bus Platform 3.0 features a cell-to-chassis system that integrates the Blade lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery directly into the chassis. The design allows the bus to have a lower ride height, which could be beneficial for electric double-decker buses.

The new platform also enables faster charging with the first 1,000-volt system for buses. However, BYD has not revealed charging times for any bus built on the platform.

Many of these new features are borrowed from BYD’s passenger cars, and it is interesting to see the company reuse tech in its products.

The first bus based on BYD’s new platform is the C11, which is offered in China. The vehicle is available in five trims, with driving ranges of up to 453 miles (730 km) according to CLTC standards.

Interestingly, while BYD cars are not on sale in the US, Americans may ride on buses such as the C11. The Chinese automaker has been producing electric buses and trucks in California for more than a decade.