The Sunwin iEV12 Neo is a 12-metre, full low-floor electric single-deck bus developed by Chinese bus manufacturer Sunwin Bus, a subsidiary of SAIC Motor, for overseas public transport markets. Sunwin buses are distributed in Singapore by Eurokars CV, part of Eurokars Group.
Specifications for the bus were revealed through a product showcase listing for Singapore Urban Mobility Week (SUMW) 2026, scheduled to be held at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre in November 2026. According to Sunwin, the iEV12 Neo is scheduled to undergo a six-month road testing and validation programme in Singapore.
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The iEV12 bus was first unveiled under SAIC Motor’s MG Commercial brand as the MG iEV12 at Busworld Europe in Brussels, Belgium, in October 2025. The European-market model was presented in a left-hand-drive configuration, unlike the right-hand-drive version intended for Singapore.
In July 2026, Sunwin exhibited a right-hand-drive iEV12 battery-electric city bus at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo in Sydney, Australia. The same unit was already configured with three passenger doors to Singapore specifications, although it was marketed simply as the iEV12 at the time. The iEV12 Neo designation first appeared in the subsequent Singapore product listing.
Eurokars CV Pte Ltd previously participated in the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) Contract PT602 tender for 660 electric buses in 2025. The company was part of a two-company consortium that was not shortlisted for the tender, with the six contracts subsequently awarded to other suppliers in December 2025.
Specifications
| Sunwin iEV12 Neo – Specifications |
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| Dimensions | 12m (L) x 2.55m (W) x 3.2m (H) |
| Axles | Front: ZF RL82EC Rear: ZF AV133 Low-Floor Drive Axle |
| Drivetrain | 220 kW high‑efficiency permanent‑magnet direct‑drive motor |
| Battery | CATL Lithium iron phosphate battery (Capacity 417 kWh) |
| Bodywork |
Monocoque body structure |
| Passenger Capacity | 98 Passengers (including 33 seated) |