VWTB's first electric passenger transport model, the new e-Volksbus 22L has begun circulating in the streets of São Paulo as part of a final phase of evaluations in partnership with company’s clients. Four unities of the model will be driving as part of effective operations in the capital of São Paulo over the next few months.
"We do not offer a single vehicle, but rather a complete transportation solution, ranging from consulting for charging infrastructure to after-sales. Excellence is VWTB’s hallmark throughout our services. Our e-Volksbus has arrived to set the bar for services within the market”, affirmed Ricardo Alouche, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and After Sales at Volkswagen Truck & Bus.
The e-Volksbus 22L’s development was in large part facilitated thanks to lessons learned with the e-Delivery, the first 100% electric truck developed and produced in Latin America, with which VWTB closed off 2024 as a sales leader in the respective market segment. The focus of this stage with the assembler's electric bus extends beyond demonstrating its performance in real operations through day-to-day monitoring. VWTB is also taking the opportunity to verify the strategy designed for after-sales service and prepare the market for the safe and efficient operation of the new model.
The first e-Volksbus unit is in operation at Transpass and the other vehicles will soon be in use at other companies. At this stage, the assembler's professionals will accompany clients on an ongoing basis to guide them with regards to maximum performance and maintenance tasks that can be carried out at the customers' garage, including the necessary training. VWTB’s dealer network has also been prepared to operate these vehicles and will guarantee a stock of parts to provide maximum operational availability.
"We are recognized by customers for our high standard of after-sales service and we will continue to provide the same excellence when it comes to our e-Volksbus, as we did with e-Delivery. Whether diesel or electric, our vehicles will always offer the best available transportation solution and support by an extensive and qualified network of dealerships spread throughout the country", Alouche added.
Inside the e-Volksbus
The e-Volksbus 22L uses VWTB's unique modular architecture solution for electric vehicle construction. This configuration was conceived by the brand's engineering department in Brazil and has sped up the adaptation to the different Volkswagen truck and bus platforms. The brand has relied in this commercial advantage to develop vehicles in record time and in line with market expectations.