BYD: Third Major Electric Vehicle Order from Finland

The transportation company Nobina has ordered a total of 30 BYD electric buses for Finnish public transport. Just last November, the transport operator ordered 70 electric vehicles from the Chinese e-bus manufacturer.

The 30 new BYD electric buses, equally split between the 13-meter and 15-meter versions, are scheduled for delivery at the end of this year and will be deployed in the Finnish capital, Helsinki.

Long-standing Business Relationship

BYD and Nobina have been connected since 2015. Currently, around 300 BYD electric vehicles are in operation for Nobina in cities and municipalities in Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

The first order of 119 BYD e-buses for the Finnish fleet in Turku and Helsinki was completed in August 2021. This was followed by another order of 70 BYD electric buses of the latest generation in November of last year, and now the current order—all for the electric bus fleet of the Finnish capital, Helsinki.

"Nobina is committed to sustainable transport. Together with our passengers and customers, we have the unique opportunity to make a difference. We will deploy the BYD e-buses from our largest depot in Espoo early next year and expand our fleet with clean, eco-friendly, and emission-free solutions. Together with BYD, we keep society moving sustainably every day," said Nobina CEO Petri Auno.

Details of the Current Order

The 13 and 15-meter low-floor BYD electric buses come equipped with the new generation BYD iron-phosphate battery technology, which, according to BYD, offers optimized battery life and extremely safe performance. With a single charge, the BYD e-buses achieve a range of up to 300 km and 400 km, according to the Chinese bus manufacturer.

The battery thermal management system ensures reliability even under extreme climate conditions. Both the interior and exterior designs feature elegance and new, as well as improved, materials for improved environmental compatibility.