Yutong showcases EV long-life technologies alongside electric bus range at NME 2026
Yutong presented its latest battery-electric buses and EV technologies at Next Mobility Exhibition 2026 in Milan, with a focus on long-life components, integrated electric architecture and fleet digitalization. NME took place from May 13 to 16 at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy. At the exhibition, Yutong showcased four battery-electric vehicles for the European market: the IC12E intercity bus, the U10 and U18 urban buses, and the E7S mini-electric bus. The company placed particular emphasis on its “Yutong EV Long-life Tech” platform and related technologies for battery durability, drivetrain efficiency and vehicle integration.
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Yutong presented its latest battery-electric buses and EV technologies at Next Mobility Exhibition 2026 in Milan, with a focus on long-life components, integrated electric architecture and fleet digitalization.
NME took place from May 13 to 16 at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy. At the exhibition, Yutong showcased four battery-electric vehicles for the European market: the IC12E intercity bus, the U10 and U18 urban buses, and the E7S mini-electric bus.
The company placed particular emphasis on its “Yutong EV Long-life Tech” platform and related technologies for battery durability, drivetrain efficiency and vehicle integration.
Yutong entered the European market in 2004 and currently operates in more than 25 countries across the continent. Yutong reported sales of 63,798 commercial vehicles worldwide in 2025, including 49,518 buses. The company added that cumulative exports, globally, reached nearly 130,000 units across international markets.
Yutong presents EV long-life technologies at NME Milan 2026
The technological focus of Yutong’s participation at NME 2026 was the “Yutong EV Long-life Tech” package, developed around traction battery lifecycle, electric motor efficiency and integrated power electronics. According to the company, the battery system is designed for a service life of 15 years or 1.5 million kilometres.
The battery technology uses lithium iron phosphate chemistry and includes flat distribution of positive electrode particles together with low-lithium-consumption graphite to slow degradation. Yutong states that the batteries achieve a cycle life exceeding ten thousand cycles. The system is also designed for corrosion resistance under high-salt and high-humidity operating conditions, including de-icing salt exposure testing and cyclic salt spray testing.
The company also highlighted waterproof protection measures. According to Yutong, the battery system can withstand immersion in one metre of water for 48 hours following combined temperature cycling, humidity and vibration tests. Battery energy density reaches up to 175 Wh/kg, supporting vehicle lightweighting and operational range.
Yutong showcases flat wire electric motor technology
Yutong additionally presented its flat wire electric motor technology and seven-in-one silicon carbide controller. The motor adopts multi-layer hairpin winding technology and reaches a stated peak efficiency of 97.8%, while the integrated silicon carbide controller combines multiple vehicle control functions into a single unit and achieves up to 99.8% efficiency, according to the manufacturer.
The technologies are integrated within the YEA platform, Yutong’s EV-specific architecture combining software and hardware systems for commercial vehicles. The platform includes battery systems, integrated drive axles, megawatt-level charging compatibility, thermal management and connected fleet management functions.
IC12E, U10, U18 and E7S displayed for European market
Among the vehicles displayed at NME 2026, the IC12E represented Yutong’s latest battery-electric intercity bus for European operations. The 12.66-metre vehicle is equipped with a battery pack of up to 465.99 kWh and is designed for a maximum SORT2 range of 675 kilometres. The bus accommodates up to 59 seated passengers and integrates YESS and YEA safety systems.
The U10 and U18 battery-electric buses were also presented as high-capacity urban transport models. The 10.57-metre U10 is equipped with a 435 kWh battery and a maximum passenger capacity of 81 passengers. Yutong states that the model can achieve up to 500 kilometres of range under SORT2 conditions using intelligent energy recovery technologies.
The articulated U18, measuring 18.17 metres in length, features a 528 kWh liquid-cooled battery system and is designed for high-capacity urban operations. According to Yutong, the vehicle reaches energy consumption of 1.0 kWh/km under SORT2 conditions. The vehicle presented at the stand is headed to Bergamo, where it’ll be deployed on ATB’s brand new e-BRT system.
The E7S mini-electric bus completed the exhibition lineup. The vehicle has been delivered to ATM Milano in 40 units. The 6.96-metre low-floor vehicle is intended for feeder and microcirculation services in urban environments. It is equipped with a 176 kWh liquid-cooled battery and has a stated SORT2 energy consumption of 0.34 kWh/km.
