New Generation Yutong U12DD Electric Double Decker Bus launched in Zhengzhou

On 6 May 2025, Yutong unveiled a new-generation Yutong U12DD battery electric double-decker bus at its production facility in Zhengzhou, China.

The manufacturer aims to debut the model in Singapore, featuring the new standard 3-door 2-staircase layout for Singapore double decker public buses.

According to Yutong, the U12DD battery electric double-decker is its flagship product for international markets. It is designed to fulfil diverse cities’ sustainable transportation needs while providing optimised solutions for challenging operational environments, including high-temperature, high-humidity, and intensive usage scenarios.

Yutong positions itself as a global leader in new energy bus manufacturing, with new energy products exported to over 40 countries and regions worldwide, with cumulative sales approaching 200,000 units.

The new generation U12DD battery electric double-decker achieves comprehensive upgrades in safety, durability, energy efficiency, comfort and intelligent features.

Key Features

• Yutong Electric Safety Standard (YESS) battery protection system
• IP68+IP6K9K-rated battery, motor and electric control systems
• Aluminium body structure reduces weight by 1,300kg compared to steel counterparts
• Structural lifespan of 20 years or 2 million kilometres
• SiC (silicon carbide) controllers and variable-frequency water pumps achieve a 10% reduction in energy consumption
• 621 kWh battery, enabling 670km range (0.81 kWh/km under SORT2 conditions)
• Full charge in 2 hours via CCS2 dual-gun charging (350 kw max power)
• Three-door, two-staircase layout; up to 120 passengers
• High-capacity 52,000kcal/h air conditioning system
• Yutong Link+ telematics and fleet management platform, with intelligent cockpit features

In January 2025, 74 Yutong U11DD battery electric double-deckers were successfully delivered to the UK. The newly upgraded U12DD model will debut in Singapore, marking Yutong’s continued presence and expansion into overseas new energy bus markets.

Yutong Electric Buses in Singapore

In October 2018, Yutong was awarded a contract from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for 10 Single-deck buses and 10 Double-deck buses as part of Contract PT323, in which 60 electric buses were procured.

These buses, Yutong E12 & Yutong E12DD, commenced revenue service in 2020.

In addition, local private operators have also purchased electric Yutong coaches, such as the Yutong E11 coach operated by Woodlands Transport since 2022 and the Yutong C11E coach operated by Leisure Frontier since 2023.

LTA Bus Procurement

LTA awarded contracts for 360 3-door single-deck buses in November 2023 under Contract PT601 (options later exercised for a total of 420 units). Yutong participated in the tender, but it was not awarded.

In March 2025, LTA launched a tender for 660 electric buses, comprising 300 three-door single-deck electric buses and 360 electric double-deck buses with the three-door, two-staircase design.

References:

• Yutong’s New Generation U12DD Battery Electric Double Decker Wows the Audience! – Yutong