Headline: Craftsmanship-driven Manufacturing, Global-bound Mobility | 18m Battery-Electric Articulated BRT Buses Roll Off Production Line at Limi Auto’s Shijiazhuang Base

Recently, the 18-meter battery-electric articulated BRT bus independently developed and manufactured at the intelligent manufacturing base of Limi Commercial Vehicle (Hebei) Co., Ltd. in Shijiazhuang has passed final off-line acceptance, with phased deliveries for overseas orders kicked off simultaneously.

Custom-built for global markets, this high-capacity new energy coach marks a crucial milestone for Limi Auto in R&D, localized mass production and global export layout of medium and large-sized commercial buses. It also stands as an iconic product enabling Shijiazhuang’s new energy commercial vehicle industry to enter overseas markets.

Rooted in smart manufacturing in Hebei, targeting global demands for new-energy mobility

The newly rolled-out 18m articulated BRT model is Limi’s flagship product refined by its R&D team to address practical operational pain points of BRT routes across multiple overseas regions. Alongside the bus, compact battery-electric box vans built on the same platform for short-haul overseas logistics have also come off the production line. The simultaneous launch of large and small vehicles optimizes the company’s product portfolio for segmented overseas markets.

Robust product performance complying with international operational standards for overseas BRT routes

1. Ultra-high passenger capacity for high-flow urban transportation

Equipped with a mature articulated hinge structure and measuring 18 meters in length, the bus features a full low-floor open-passenger-compartment design. With optimized seating arrangement and standing area, it can carry more than 160 passengers, perfectly catering to peak-hour transport demands of BRT lines in medium and large overseas cities. Its dual-side multi-door design facilitates rapid passenger boarding and alighting, greatly improving route turnover efficiency and complying with mainstream global BRT construction standards.

2. Energy-saving all-electric design with safe and reliable three-electric system

The vehicle is fitted with self-calibrated lithium iron phosphate power batteries and high-efficiency electric control systems. Lightweight magnesium-aluminum composite bodywork cuts curb weight to balance driving range and energy consumption, delivering sufficient mileage for full-day daytime operatio

3. Customized on demand to fit localized requirements

Backed by Limi’s proven right-hand-drive conversion technology, this BRT bus series supports switchable left/right-hand-drive configurations per client requirements. Customization is available to comply with destination-market vehicle certification regulations, onboard intelligent systems and platform heights. Modular options cover chassis, interior trim and smart onboard equipment. Bespoke solutions are available for high-standard markets in Europe and America as well as emerging infrastructure markets across Asia, Africa and Latin America, serving as the core competitive edge behind the successful confirmation of these overseas orders.

The successful roll-off and shipment of the 18-meter battery-electric articulated BRT serves as solid proof of Limi Auto’s manufacturing competence for medium and large-sized buses, as well as a key milestone for the internationalization of Shijiazhuang’s new energy commercial vehicle industry.

Moving forward, Limi Auto will keep increasing investment in technological R&D and iteratively upgrade its full lineup of new energy commercial vehicles. With reliable Made-in-China quality, the company will enable more domestic new energy buses to run across the globe and continuously deliver Limi’s solutions to advance the development of eco-friendly urban public transport worldwide.