Moventis put UNVI’s electric minibus eC24s to testing in late 2023. The eC24s body was presented at the last Busworld and is ready for series production on an electric chassis from the second quarter of 2024, UNVI says in a press note.
This prototype has been developed within the eCIM (e-Connect intelligent Mobility) project, in the framework of the Sustainable Automotive Technology Programme 2021 of the CDTI, a body of the Ministry of Science and Innovation, financed with NextGenerationEU European Funds.
The minibus features versions from 7 metres long and 2.35 metres wide; up to 289 kWh of battery capacity, 200 kW of power output. The vehicle displayed at Busworld has room on board for up to 41 passengers, 12 of whose seated. A 8.3-meter version will follow.
Suppliers? Battery modules are by Polish BMZ, drivetrain is made of in-wheel motors by ConMet (from August 2023 owner of Saietta), UNVI said at Busworld.
Saietta Group plc (LON:SED) is a multi-national business which designs, engineers and manufactures complete Light Duty and Heavy Duty electric drive (eDrive) systems for electric vehicles on land from scooters to buses (vehicle categories L, M, N and T) as well as marine applications.