First view of the VOLVO 8900 Electric

Welcome to the first look of the Volvo 8900 Electric.
This is the prototype of the brand new Volvo 8900 Electric. The bus is not ready to drive yet. Still, it's possible to enter the bus to take a look at the new design. Welcome on board!
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Velkommen til den aller første sniktitten på den helt nye Volvo 8900 Electric.
Volvo viser frem prototypen av Volvo 8900 Electric. Med et nytt og fresht design, vekker bussen stor oppsikt. Bussen blir vist frem på World of Volvo, og er en prototype som ikke er kjørbar. Velkommen om bord på en sniktitt av bussen!
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[@latelammas100]

I think the best bus to date as a passenger is the current gen double axle 8900 low entry. Just sitting in the back is so relaxing even though the engine is right below you. I'm looking forward to see what volvo will do with this new platform :)

[@bussmagasinet1]

Agree! This current version is very comfortable! Let’s hope this will be the same

[@kebabaluba]

That old rear design should not give our Volvo customers in Stavanger a headache when they eventually will repair bodywork at the back, rear corners and windows gets smashed quite often, on 6x2 busses at least. Also those small bottom lamps at the rear is fog lights, it`s a common thing for the lens to separate from the lamp exposing the bulb. That happens so often it`s not uncommon to see a bus with at least one missing lens, not sure why that happens but that`s how it is.

[@bussmagasinet1]

So true. It's easy to hit the back corners. Well! All can be unlucky. But, some are more unlucky than others ;)

[@toasted_b12]

The back lights being the same as the current gen is an interesting choice, similar to when the 8500 received its facelift to look like the 8900 front, it kept its old rear lights, making it look very strange!

[@bussmagasinet1]

True. It’s hard to see from the back part what bus it is

[@user-vs3mb4dw8g]

AND NEW VOLVO BUSES THIS YEAR THANKS YOU 😊

[@bussmagasinet1]

😁😁

[@hamburger7478]

Love the physical mirrors! Much better than the digital ones.

[@bussmagasinet1]

It’s a matter of taste, but in Bussmagasinet, we love the old mirror

[@Indianloppan]

The mirror is an option, up to the owner

[@bussmagasinet1]

Correct

[@crabbymilton390]

I think this configuration would be better suited for suburban runs. Or perhaps a larger capacity rental car/hotel shuttle bus at airports. 100% electric would be fine for airport/hotel/rental car shuttles. They don’t go that far so no worries about running out of juice way out in the middle of nowhere.

[@bussmagasinet1]

This is a perfect intercity bus. Of course, as a shuttle, it would also work nice. But, this one is built to serve intercity traffic.

[@AlexKall]

A really good looking bus!

[@bussmagasinet1]

Glad to hear!

[@bussmagasinet1]

Glad to hear!

[@Joukkoliikenteenkuvaaja]

that front could be the older verion then the buses is 10/10

[@bussmagasinet1]

😁😁😁

[@thomsonip2023]

This is the first time ever that the 8900 Volvo bus body is produced by MCV. Similar to MAN strategy which the RHD version of MAN Lion's City E bus body is built by Geimlang Coachwork in Malaysia. The bus body will be still designed by Volvo and MAN but not built by them anymore.

[@bussmagasinet1]

Still, this bus is build in Poland. But, mass production will be from MCV

[@chuayx7572]

The RHD MAN bus bodied by Gemilang is not officially named "Lion's City E" for the marketing....unfortunately. At least for now, due to licensing apparently. We are referring it as a MAN Electric A22, MAN A22E and similar. Yeah I know it's a bit bizarre as previous euro 6 MAN buses were pasted with the Lion's City branding above the driver window/front door.

[@UHarshanBlackBoy1995]

Nice bus! Will Volvo also apply the front of this bus model to their other bus models? But the backside is same as other models.

[@bussmagasinet1]

So far only this one as we know

[@UHarshanBlackBoy1995]

@@bussmagasinet1 Ah ok! Thank you very much!

[@andreaspettersson2096]

As a passenger, I hate the extremely low seats in combination with the high windows behind the driver. Why did they keep that solution?

[@zzz-yq1jp]

easier to sit for elderly/other people with weak legs

[@andreaspettersson2096]

@@zzz-yq1jp Yes, of course. The issue is the windows, you can barely see out the window, and it feels like you sit on the floor. ​@zzz-yq1jp

[@bussmagasinet1]

This is the same situation in all low floor buses. If you don’t like it, you can sit in the back 😁

[@bussmagasinet1]

True!

[@bussmagasinet1]

It’s also many seats in the high floor part of the bus 😁

[@chuayx7572]

One thing I am noticing are bus and truck designs are merging to become a cohesive brand image. MAN and now Volvo. Scania probably too at some point.

[@bussmagasinet1]

Very true. Easier to get spare parts

[@mfurmyr]

Den nye bussen på 390 og 385 ruten? Rekkevidde?

[@bussmagasinet1]

Hvem vet hva som blir bestilt i fremtiden? Dette er bare en prototype, så den ruller ikke. Rekkevidde blir etter batterikapasitet kunde bestiller i fremtiden

[@mfurmyr]

Den ser ut til å være lik innvendig 390 som jeg er passasjer på i Nittedal. Burde kunne regenerere mye fra Gjelleråsen mot sentrum.

[@BogToffee]

That is nice. I'd like like to see a Volvo 8700 Electric, even tho it is probably a way too old model/bus.

[@olskutsuikkeli]

The 8900 is the successor of 8700, so it won't be coming

[@bussmagasinet1]

Would have been fun. Maybe some Chinese manufacturers copy it and give it an electric driveline 😂😂

[@bussmagasinet1]

Would have been fun. Maybe some Chinese manufacturers copy it and give it an electric driveline 😂😂

[@bussmagasinet1]

True!

[@maksw9172]

the front of this bus looks way different compared to the volvo 8900s where i live lol

[@bussmagasinet1]

This is a brand new model. That’s why

[@maksw9172]

@@bussmagasinet1 i know, i just mean that it looks completely different (unlike the back of the bus)

[@vannygutten8517]

can you test a bus to vannøya😊

[@bussmagasinet1]

Will have been fun!

[@KingBeastDK]

Shame Volvo don't sell buses to Denmark anymore...

[@bussmagasinet1]

That’s very sad! That have to change for the future

[@karl-erikkald8876]

Wait, what?!

[@KingBeastDK]

@@karl-erikkald8876 Yep - Volvo is not Selling buses in Denmark anymore because the Market was “too small” but we still have many Volvo 8500 and 8900 running around after many years

[@norwegianpromos8750]

Det er så trist at Volvo - NOK EN GANG. Har det grusomme, grå plastinteriøret sitt! Det ser så billig ut!!

[@bussmagasinet1]

Samtidig er det en bybuss. Men, skjønner hva du mener

[@norwegianpromos8750]

@@bussmagasinet1Ja, blir nok urealistisk å forvente marmor. MEN liker hvordan Solaris har løst det. Bruk av "metall" som lister ved vinduene, glassflater før og etter ledd. Og plasten er farget i en litt mindre grå farge. Da ser det ikke så "billig" ut - til tross for at kostnadsforskjellene sikkert er minimale!

[@jelle1313]

The front of the bus might have been given a new look, yet in practicality, especially those headlights, I only see two units that can light up as before. You might get an aerodynamic V-shaped part right above it, but if I were a motorist approaching from the other side of the road I would appreciate better daytime running lights. Volvo has these and in my honest opinion, they should have integrated those. Then there is this cockpit. I can appreciate the new digital dashboard with the steering wheel. I didn’t see whether or not it is possible to have it with a retarder, but if so, even better. But the window on the side, it being a manually handled sliding window, is a downside for me. These windows tend to be annoying in my opinion, especially on very windy days. And given that this specific model can be used in intercity traffic operations, it might be prone to these winds. Also the hight of the side panel blocks out a substantial amount of space. I rather have the window extending more downwards so that you have a better view and a more spacious feeling of the cockpit. And my last bit of criticism goes to the mirrors. I understand that many drivers can still appreciate ‘classic’ mirrors, but aesthetically speaking, these mirrors don’t match the “new look” this bus has been given. They are simple in their exterior and also in matters of safety. These buses drive in city traffic, meaning they deal with pedestrians all the time. I have not seen many safety features regarding to blind spots and so on. I understand that they wanted to impress with the BZR, but I don’t get all excited over this specific showcased model.

[@bussmagasinet1]

Since this is a prototype, we where not able to drive it. But, I'm sure this one is delivered with the retarder. It's also an important tool for regeneration. I'm sure Volvo also can provice the electric window. This should be a customer preference, but I'm not sure yet. All specs will come later. I'm also sure that this bus can be delivered with digital mirrors in the future! Volvo already have that on their coaches, so tech is there already :)

[@derekantill3721]

A luxurious bus but not practical for every day city operation.

[@bussmagasinet1]

I’m Scandinavia, this type of class two model is the most sold vehicle. So, it’s practical for certain areas 😊

[@sveddish]

Diesel > Electric 👎

[@bussmagasinet1]

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