benefits

bus on the sunny road

Benefits that will give your operation a boost

  • Equivalent of saving one battery replacement per year*
  • Data-proven fuel savings of ~0.9–3.5%**
  • Reduced CO2 emissions***
  • More uptime

*As proven in customer tests.

**Numbers are model based – 2.5% in Germany and 3.5% in Spain – and depend on duty cycle and weather conditions.

***Numbers shown for Spain and Iberian peninsula reflect best case scenario of 452 kWh > 122kg CO2 saving for one bus.

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See how much you could save!

Our cost simulator gives you an indication of how much money ZF SolarBoost could save you.

One-year savings simulation based on product testing and two customer trials (Germany and Spain), covering worst-case (0.9%), mid-case (2%), and best-case (3.5%) scenarios. Results may vary depending on fleet characteristics and operating conditions.

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Fuel Savings:
€/l
km
l/km
0.9% 2.0% 3.5%
Battery savings*
*On average, one battery change per year can be saved.
Yearly savings
1,500
Total savings
Year(s)
0.9% 2.0% 3.5%

how it works

bus sideways

Durable, flexible and future-ready, ZF SolarBoost is the smart upgrade for your hard working bus vehicles. Optimized for medium to large city buses and coaches with 24V (≥150Ah) battery systems, it’s quick and easy to install on bus roofs. More than just a green upgrade, ZF SolarBoost is a smart, longlasting, future-proof investment, that actively reduces fuel costs, extends battery life and delivers real savings for your fleet.

Harnessing the power of solar

harnessing the power of solar

simple, fast installation

solar panel

ZF SolarBoost delivers higher longevity compared to competitor options. By flexing with the road, the panel remains unaffected by vibration, ensuring consistent performance and peace of mind mile after mile. With no configuration needed and tailored to meet your specific application requirements, ZF SolarBoost offers an easy installation process with clear instructions, so your fleet can be upgraded quickly and efficiently.

  • Easy DIY installation – no expert required; just basic tools and step-by-step installation video
  • Plug and play setup – designed for quick, intuitive installation by your own team
  • No drilling or rewiring – mounts easily with adhesive, preserving vehicle integrity
  • Fleet-wide scalability – roll out across multiple vehicles without costly • service downtime

ZF WARRANTY AND EASY REPAIR

repair kit

In the unlikely event of something going wrong, we keep things straightforward and easy with our ZF SolarBoost repair kit. No need to change the whole system – simply repair the part that is faulty.

Plus, with a long warranty, you have additional peace of mind.

ZF SolarBoost PN: 432 879 020 0 (1 set for 5 pieces)

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We provide the following repair kits:

  • 432 879 001 2 Smart solar charging module
  • 432 879 004 2 Cable set - From battery to Charger Box
  • 432 879 005 2 Cable set - From Charger Box to wiring harness
  • 432 879 006 2 Cable set - Wiring harness to ZF SolarBoost panel

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