Japan Electric Bus Market 2024-2030
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Japan Electric Bus Market 2024-2030

Last Updated:  Apr 25, 2025 | Study Period: 2024-2030

JAPAN ELECTRIC BUS MARKET

 

INTRODUCTION

The productivity and service life of the batteries have a direct impact on the electric bus's performance and cost. Lead-acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, and super capacitors are now used to power electric buses.

 

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Lead-acid, nickel cadmium, and nickel metal hydride batteries are rapidly being phased out of electric buses in favour of lithium-ion batteries, which have a longer battery life.

 

Lithium-ion batteries have insufficient capacity to power commercial vehicles, such as electric buses, because large loads necessitate more power to provide maximum torque.

 

JAPAN ELECTRIC BUS MARKET DEVELOPMENTS AND INNOVATIONS

 

S NoOverview of DevelopmentDevelopment DetailingRegion of DevelopmentPossible Future Outcomes
1BYD Plans to Increase Sales of Electric Buses in JapanNext year, the business will launch two new models in Japan, including one with a 10% longer cruising range on a single charge than its predecessor.JapanThis would enhance better Technological Controls
2BYD J6 Runs On Japan’s First All-Electric Public Transit LoopOn Japan's first all-electric public transit loop, they had put four BYD J6 electric buses into service.JapanThis would enhance better Technological Controls
3Toyota, Isuzu, Hino Expand Electric Bus DevelopmentIn 2024, Isuzu and Hino will begin manufacturing battery electric flat-floor route buses.JapanThis would enhance better Technological Controls
4Japan’s Toyota to promote electrification of busesToyota wants to increase manufacture of battery-powered electric buses in order to meet Japan's 2050 decarbonisation target.JapanThis would enhance better Technological Controls

 

JAPAN ELECTRIC BUS MARKETCOMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

The need to minimise urban pollution and reliance on fossil fuels, as well as expanding national government initiatives toward sustainable public transportation, are driving the electric bus market in Asia Pacific.

 

The growing need to reduce pollution produced by diesel and gasoline cars is driving demand for electric vehicles such as buses for public transportation in Japan, which is propelling the market for electric buses in the country. Japan is a member of the EV30@30 Campaign, which aims to hasten the adoption of electric vehicles.

 

BYD is a leading mobiliser of the various explorer oriented electric vehicle manufacturer requirements in the market. The BYD J6 electric bus has a seating capacity of 29 people and can be charged in three hours for a range of up to 90 miles.

 

In the event of a power outage, these electric buses may also serve as backup generators. On Kyoto's famous sightseeing bus line, Keihan Bus and Kansai Electric Power plan to execute a five-year trial operation with the first batch of four BYD J6 buses.

 

The company is in charge of optimising electric bus operating as well as energy charging and discharging management.

 

Hino has been one of the most advanced solution provider in the used car requirements. The HINO Poncho light-duty non-step diesel bus has been widely used for community transportation in Japan.

 

Given their near closeness to people's daily lives and today's growing awareness for global environmental challenges, there is a growing demand for zero-emission automobiles.

 

Hino will launch the HINO Poncho Z EV to the market, which will retain the features of the HINO Poncho, such as universal design that makes it user-friendly for everyone and packaging designed for a community bus.

 

JAPAN ELECTRIC BUS MARKETCOMPANIES PROFILED

Sl noTopic
1Market Segmentation
2Scope of the report
3Abbreviations
4Research Methodology
5Executive Summary
6Introduction
7Insights from Industry stakeholders
8Cost breakdown of Product by sub-components and average profit margin
9Disruptive innovation in the Industry
10Technology trends in the Industry
11Consumer trends in the industry
12Recent Production Milestones
13Component Manufacturing in US, EU and China
14COVID-19 impact on overall market
15COVID-19 impact on Production of components
16COVID-19 impact on Point of sale
17Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Geography, 2024-2030
18Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Product Type, 2024-2030
19Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Application, 2024-2030
20Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by End use, 2024-2030
21Product installation rate by OEM, 2023
22Incline/Decline in Average B-2-B selling price in past 5 years
23Competition from substitute products
24Gross margin and average profitability of suppliers
25New product development in past 12 months
26M&A in past 12 months
27Growth strategy of leading players
28Market share of vendors, 2023
29Company Profiles
30Unmet needs and opportunity for new suppliers
31Conclusion
32Appendix