BYD Unveils C12 Duo Electric Coach as Its UK Bus Count Reaches 3,000
BYD has revealed the C12 Duo, a 57-seat battery-electric coach, at Euro Bus Expo 2026 in Birmingham. It offers up to 340 miles of range and is due to enter service in spring 2027. BYD also completed its 3,000th electric bus for the UK.
By the Tesla News Wire staff · Edited by Seamus McKenna · · 2 min read
BYD is moving into the UK coach market. The C12 Duo had its global debut at Euro Bus Expo 2026 in Birmingham. Bus-News says it is BYD's first dedicated coach for the UK. It is on sale now, with service entry expected in spring 2027.
Specs
12.3 m long, high-floor, up to 57 seats.
Choice of 429 kWh or 495 kWh LFP batteries.
Range up to 340 miles (547 km).
DC charging up to 215 kW and up to 4 m³ of luggage space.
Fire suppression in the rear compartment, plus driver aids including AEB, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree cameras.
3,000th UK bus
BYD's 3,000th electric bus for the UK is a B11 single-decker for First Bus, built in Hangzhou. It has a 467 kWh LFP battery and two 150 kW wheel-hub motors, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International reports.
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