Charged EVs | Scania adds a three-​axle low-​entry model to its lineup of battery-​electric buses

Scania has launched a new variant on the battery-electric bus platform the company introduced in 2023. The new low-entry 6×2*4 variant is “designed to meet the demands of medium- and heavy-duty operations, and with an increased passenger capacity compared to the existing 4×2 LE BEV, it is suitable for city, suburban and shorter intercity routes.”

The new e-bus version features a new rear axle, as well as Scania’s recently launched e-machine and charging interface (all of which are also available for the two-axle version).

Two new axle gears come with faster gear ratios and reduce internal losses, delivering improved efficiency. The new steered tag axle is situated behind the half shaft, and is designed to match the new rear axle. Steering using the last axle helps to distribute weight better and reduces wear on the tires, according to Scania.

Key benefits of the new 6×2*4 LE BEV variant include: a robust chassis design that increases durability and helps to extends service life; an enhanced sub-frame that minimizes noise levels and improves driveability; and simpler maintenance due to the positioning of the vehicle’s components.

“With a completely new e-machine, this three-axle electric variant is reliable, energy-efficient and powerful, thus providing excellent uptime, range, acceleration and startability, not least on steep slopes,” says Carl-Johan Lööf, Head of Product Management for People Transport Solutions at Scania.  “And with the new rear position high-speed charging option and several more power nodes to choose from, it offers flexibility that translates to buses that fit local requirements.”

Source: Scania