BYD Electric Bus Supply Agreement with Deutsche Bahn in Germany

On December 23, BYD electric bus supply agreement developments marked a significant step in Germany’s public transport electrification, as BYD confirmed the signing of a framework contract to supply 200 large battery electric buses to Deutsche Bahn, one of the country’s leading public transportation operators.
Scope of the BYD Electric Bus Supply Agreement
The BYD electric bus supply agreement includes four bus variants designed to serve both urban and intercity passenger transport needs. The models covered under the agreement are:

• B12.b

• B12.b LE

• B13.b

• B15

These electric buses can be configured flexibly, allowing transit authorities to tailor capacity, range, and interior layouts based on specific route and operational requirements.
Advanced Battery and Platform Technologies
Two next-generation models within the BYD electric bus supply agreement, the B12.b and B12.b LE, integrate BYD’s in-house blade battery technology combined with Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) architecture. This technology integration delivers several operational advantages:

• Enhanced thermal and structural safety

• Improved energy efficiency and vehicle durability

• Optimized interior space for higher passenger comfort

The blade battery system also supports long service life and stable performance, aligning with the reliability expectations of large public transit fleets.
BYD’s Growing Presence in the German Bus Market
Since entering the German market in 2020, BYD has steadily expanded its footprint. The company has secured orders for more than 500 large electric buses nationwide, with over 300 already deployed in daily operations across major cities such as Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Munich.
With a local market share of approximately 15 percent, the BYD electric bus supply agreement further strengthens the company’s position as a key contributor to Germany’s zero-emission public transport transition.