Yutong U18 | 18m Electric Articulated Bus | High-Capacity BRT Solution-Yutong

U18

18m battery electric bus on the main roads of core cities

Length(m)

18
No. of passengers

up to 125
Battery capacity (kWh)

621/704

Product availability varies by country.

Specifications

The Yutong U18 is an 18m electric bus built for modern public transport. With its large passenger capacity, intelligent technology, and people-oriented design, it delivers reliable safety, spacious comfort, and a premium travel experience.

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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 track-shaped headlight cluster

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

The whole process of wide-width floor covering laying and large roof panel docking makes the interior floor and roof more integrated and flatter, bringing convenient experience.

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 whole process of wide-width floor covering laying and large roof panel docking makes the interior floor and roof more integrated and flatter, bringing convenient experience.

Exquisite interior trimming
Full LED track-shaped headlight cluster
Integrated design

Cozy Driving & Riding

The meaning of travel is not only to arrive, but also to enjoy the wonderful experience throughout the whole trip. The humanized driving and riding partition design ensures that both drivers and passengers can enjoy their journey.

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.
Inclined-support ergonomic passenger seat

The seats have good supporting performance and are comfortable to sit in. They can also improve the utilization rate of the interior space, allowing passengers to enjoy a pleasant journey.
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.

Interior Color

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

The seats have good supporting performance and are comfortable to sit in. They can also improve the utilization rate of the interior space, allowing passengers to enjoy a pleasant journey.
Passenger Zone

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
Inclined-support ergonomic passenger seat
Fully air-suspended driver seat

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.