KATHMANDU: BYD is expanding the global use of its cell-to-chassis (CTC) architecture in electric buses, integrating Blade batteries directly into the vehicle structure to improve efficiency and design according to media reports.
Introduced in 2025 with the eBus Platform 3.0, the technology is now widely deployed in 2026. In Budapest, BYD electric buses with structural battery chassis entered service as part of an 82-bus order.
In Europe, BYD delivered over 5,000 electric buses in 2025, while also strengthening after-sales support in Australia.
In Singapore, BYD secured an order for 210 electric buses under a national tender, with deliveries starting from late 2026.
The shift from CTM to CTP and now CTC highlights the move towards purpose-built EV platforms, offering fewer parts, up to 18 percent lower energy use, and improved cold-weather range.
Despite more complex maintenance needs, structural battery buses are increasingly seen as a key solution for urban and intercity electrification.
