BYD Unveils 3rd-Generation Electric Bus Platform With 1000-Volt Architecture - CleanTechnica

BYD has unveiled its third-generation electric bus platform, the e-Bus Platform 3.0, featuring a significant technological upgrade to a 1000-volt architecture from the previous 800-volt system. This advancement primarily enhances fast charging capabilities and overall efficiency. The new platform employs a cell-to-chassis design integrating BYD’s Blade battery cells directly into the chassis, resulting in the industry’s thinnest bus-dedicated battery frame. The first model to use this platform is the 11-meter BYD C11, which can be equipped with battery packs ranging from 184 kWh to 593 kWh, offering a range between 220 and 730 kilometers depending on conditions. The platform also incorporates silicon carbide power electronics, a 7-in-1 thermal management system, and improvements that reduce energy consumption by up to 18% and increase range in low temperatures by 50 to 80 kilometers. In addition to efficiency gains, the e-Bus Platform 3.