Battery Powered Bus & Zero Emission Bus U12-Yutong

U12

12m battery electric bus for urban main roads

Length(m)

12
No. of passengers

Up to 95
Battery capacity (kWh)

465/528

Product availability varies by country.

Specifications

The Yutong U12 is a high-end electric bus designed for modern public transport. Awarded the Design Label at Busworld Brussels 2019, it combines intelligent technology with a people-oriented layout to deliver spacious comfort, advanced safety, and an elevated travel experience across urban and intercity routes.

Technical Data & Brochure>

Run Longer: This battery-powered bus has a driving range of 600 km under SORT2 conditions
Large Capacity: More seats, up to 41+2 seats on Yutong U12
YESS Standard: Leading safety standards for safer public transportation buses worldwide

Style Aestheics, Street Icon In Motion

The exterior inherits the excellent genes of the family, with a dazzling and eye-catching overall appearance and cutting-edge aesthetics.

Exquisite interior trimming

Adopting GMT interior roof, three-color ambient lights, and an integrated design of large-section air ducts, the interior of the vehicle is more exquisite and aesthetically pleasing.
Full LED racetrack-style headlight cluster

The headlights are durable with a service life of up to 50,000 hours, combining functional aesthetics with practicality.
Floating-style interior facilities

The interior armrests, seat legs and radiators are non-floor-mounted, which is simple and beautiful while enhancing the sense of space in the compartment.

Interior Color

Adopting GMT interior roof, three-color ambient lights, and an integrated design of large-section air ducts, the interior of the vehicle is more exquisite and aesthetically pleasing.
Driver Zone

The headlights are durable with a service life of up to 50,000 hours, combining functional aesthetics with practicality.
Passenger Zone

The interior armrests, seat legs and radiators are non-floor-mounted, which is simple and beautiful while enhancing the sense of space in the compartment.

Exquisite interior trimming
Full LED racetrack-style headlight cluster
Floating-style interior facilities

Cozy Driving & Riding

The meaning of travel is not only to arrive, but also to enjoy the wonderful experience throughout the whole trip.

Adjustable instrument

The driver can adjust the steering wheel height and front-rear space as needed, so as to improve the human-machine interaction experience.
Fully air-suspended driver seat

The driver seat is ergonomically designed and equipped with ventilation, massage, and rotation functions, which can effectively relieve fatigue from long-term sitting.
Convenient barrier-free passage

The interior passage at front-axle is as wide as 920 mm, and the handrail clearance reaches 1,300 mm. The complete vehicle adopts a low-floor structure, making the interior barrier-free space larger and more user-friendly.

Interior Color

The driver can adjust the steering wheel height and front-rear space as needed, so as to improve the human-machine interaction experience.
Driver Zone

The driver seat is ergonomically designed and equipped with ventilation, massage, and rotation functions, which can effectively relieve fatigue from long-term sitting.
Passenger Zone

The interior passage at front-axle is as wide as 920 mm, and the handrail clearance reaches 1,300 mm.

Adjustable instrument
Full air suspended driver seat
Convenient barrier-free passage

High Energy Efficiency, Extended Range

Equipped with LFP batteries, high-efficiency motor, and integrated controller, the vehicle also optimizes control strategies to reduce overall weight and energy consumption, achieving low energy consumption and long-range operation.

Efficient motor

By adopting flat-wire winding technology, high cost-performance silicon-steel, and modulation control technology, the efficiency of the motor system can reach up to 97.7%.
Highly integrated controller

Functions such as electric defrosting, electric heating, electric A/C high-voltage power distribution are integrated, effectively reducing the control system weight.

Interior Color

By adopting flat-wire winding technology, high cost-performance silicon-steel, and modulation control technology, the efficiency of the motor system can reach up to 97.7%.
Driver Zone

Functions such as electric defrosting, electric heating, electric A/C high-voltage power distribution are integrated, effectively reducing the control system weight.

Efficient motor
Highly integrated controller

GLOBAL SERVICE CASES

FRANCE

Endorsed by Five Major Operators

Yutong is the leading Chinese bus brand in France, with cumulative sales surpassing 700 units. In 2019, Provence launched Europe's first battery electric intercity bus route, serviced by Yutong’s ICE12. Yutong's innovative battery electric intercity buses address the challenge of electrifying long-distance public transport between France's small towns. Over years of collaboration, Yutong has gained recognition from global operators like RATP, TRANSDEV, and Keolis.

QATAR

Customized Public Mobility Solutions

During the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Yutong delivered a tailored electric mobility solution featuring "trunk-line buses, branch line micro-circulation shuttles, and long-range coaches." This system addressed Qatar’s needs from premium event transport to urban last-mile connectivity, ensuring safe, efficient operations during the tournament.

NORWAY

Battery Electric Buses Defying Extreme Cold

Yutong's battery electric vehicles have outperformed similar products from top European brands. With exceptional battery range, minimal winter range degradation, and energy consumption as low as 1.0kWh per km, they've earned market recognition and a strong reputation. To date, 224 Yutong battery electric buses operate in Norway, delivering greener transportation experiences and supporting the country’s carbon reduction goals.