Two of the world’s leading bus manufacturers, Yutong and Marcopolo Group, have joined forces to introduce the Volgren Optimus/Yutong E12 Battery Electric Bus to the Australian market. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of zero-emission public transport in Australia, paving the way for greener, more efficient cities.

Built with Volgren’s renowned Optimus aluminium bus body and powered by Yutong’s advanced electric chassis, this electric bus sets new standards in sustainability and performance. Manufactured locally in Victoria, the Volgren Optimus is lightweight, efficient, and designed to meet the growing demand for zero-emission buses.

The first bus offers a range of up to 360km, with a battery capacity of 350kWh and an energy efficiency rate of 0.8 – 1.1kWh/km. Yutong’s E12 chassis ensures reliability and top performance. Volgren and Yutong are already working on variants of this product, offering extended range and battery capacity options (399kWh and 422kWh) compatible with both CCS2 and Pantograph/Opportunity Charge.

Yuri Tessari, Volgren’s Chief Commercial Officer, said, “The Volgren Optimus Yutong E12 represents the future of bus transport. Our combined expertise with Yutong has allowed us to create a product that not only meets the highest standards of performance but also supports Australia’s transition towards cleaner energy in public transport. This vehicle is the lightest electric bus in our entire fleet, allowing us to accommodate up to 71 passengers, a real game-changer in the Battery Electric Bus segment.”

Volgren’s CEO, Thiago Deiro, added, “We are proud to be at the forefront of electric bus manufacturing in Australia. This collaboration with Yutong reinforces our commitment to delivering sustainable, reliable, and high-quality public transport solutions. Yutong has proven to be a great partner, and we look forward to expanding our collaboration in Australia.”

Yutong’s Chassis Director Overseas, Daniel Huo, added, Yutong is the world’s largest bus manufacture, holds industry leading technology in the field of BEV chassis, particularly in battery safety and electric consumption. Volgren is Australia’s largest bus body builder with manufacturing operations and aftersales support in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. By joining forces, the two companies are set to provide a better solution for the customer. It will be surely injecting the new momentum into the development of public transportation in Australia.

Yutong’s Product Director of Asia Pacific, William, concluded, in the future, Yutong will partner with Volgren to continuously upgrade our electric bus based on market feedback, ensuring end customers operate worry-free. Yutong and Volgren will drive the sustainable development of green transportation through technological innovations.

Yutong and The Marcopolo Group are working together in many overseas markets, with successful projects already delivered in Brazil, Mexico, China, and now Australia.

The Volgren Optimus Yutong E12 Electric Bus will be a key addition to public transport fleets across the country, offering cities an environmentally friendly, high-performance transport solution backed by Volgren’s trusted aftersales network.