How much does a bus cost: Market trends and hot topic analysis
Recently, among the popular topics in the public transportation field, bus prices have become the focus of attention. With the advancement of new energy policies and the upgrading of urban bus systems, the demand for purchasing buses in various places continues to grow. This article will combine the hot contents of the entire network for the past 10 days to structure the bus prices and related market trends.
1. Current bus market price range
According to the latest market survey data in 2023, bus prices are significantly affected by vehicle models, power types and configurations:
| Car model classification | Power type | Length interval | Price range (10,000 yuan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary bus | Diesel powered | 8-12 meters | 40-80 |
| LNG Power | 10-12 meters | 60-100 | |
| New energy bus | Pure electric | 6-8 meters | 80-120 |
| Pure electric | 10-12 meters | 150-250 | |
| Hydrogen fuel | 12 meters | 300-450 | |
| BRT Bus Rapid Transport | Hybrid | 18 meters | 200-350 |
2. Relevant analysis of recent hot events
1.Adjustment of new energy subsidy policy: The latest documents of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology show that the subsidy standard for pure electric buses will be lowered by 20% from 2024, triggering a wave of centralized procurement in various places.
2.Hydrogen Energy Bus Demonstration Project: 10 cities including Beijing and Shanghai piloted hydrogen fuel buses, with a single purchase price exceeding 4 million yuan, and the search volume for related topics increased by 180% month-on-month.
3.Smart bus upgrade: The unit price of newly launched L4 level autonomous driving buses in Shenzhen is 5.8 million yuan, equipped with a 5G vehicle-road collaboration system, becoming the industry's technical benchmark.
3. Price comparison of mainstream brands
| brand | Main model | Power type | Guide price (10,000 yuan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yutong bus | ZK6106BEVG | Pure electric | 168-198 |
| BYD | K8 | Pure electric | 155-185 |
| Golden Dragon Bus | XMQ6127AGBEVL | Hydrogen fuel | 398 |
| Zhongtong Passenger Bus | LCK6126EVG | Pure electric | 142-175 |
4. Key factors affecting prices
1.Battery cost: Lithium iron phosphate battery packs account for about 35% of the total cost of pure electric buses, and the recent fluctuations in lithium carbonate prices directly affect the pricing of the entire vehicle.
2.Configuration Standard: Whether it is equipped with intelligent dispatching systems, barrier-free facilities, etc. will lead to a price difference of 15% for the same model.
3.Purchase scale: Bulk purchases (more than 50 units) can usually get a price discount of 8-12%.
5. Future price trend forecast
Industry experts analyzed that the bus market will show a "polarization" trend in 2024, and the prices of conventional fuel vehicles may drop to the range of 350,000 yuan, while the prices of high-end intelligent connected models may exceed 6 million yuan. It is recommended that the purchaser conduct a comprehensive assessment under the framework of vehicle full life cycle cost (TCO) based on actual operational needs.
Note: The statistics period of this article is from November 1 to 10, 2023. The price information comes from the public bidding announcement and manufacturer quotation. The specific transaction price must be based on the actual procurement contract.
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