Safra redefines its product strategy under Wanrun Mining's ownership, adding BEV and vans to its hydrogen bus focus - Sustainable Bus

"The entry of Wanrun Mining as majority shareholder is said as having opened new pathways for industrial collaboration with Chinese manufacturers. These partnerships allow Safra New Mobility to diversify its product lineup, relying on established electric vehicle supply chains while retaining design and adaptation capabilities in France, the Albi-based company states. According to the company, this model enables shorter delivery times and cost-competitive products, addressing the growing demand for small and medium-sized zero-emission vehicles in European markets."

"The 12-metre HYCITY, already available in a hydrogen version, combines a 250 kW electric axle, a 75 kW fuel cell and an 80 kWh battery, offering a range of up to 500 kilometres and a capacity of 96 passengers in the French configuration. A battery-electric version, developed in partnership with a Chinese manufacturer, will be launched at the end of 2025 with a 450 kW motor and a 420 kWh LFP battery, providing 350 kilometres of range in SORT2 conditions."

Safra New Mobility, under Wanrun Mining Group ownership, emerges from receivership with a redefined industrial strategy and broader product portfolio. Chinese partnerships enable diversification into battery-electric minibuses and vans while maintaining French design and adaptation capabilities in Albi. The approach leverages established Chinese electric-vehicle supply chains to reduce delivery times and costs for small and medium zero-emission vehicles targeted at European markets. At Busworld, Safra New Mobility presented the 12-metre HYCITY with hydrogen and an upcoming battery-electric variant, and the jointly developed six-metre INYCIA minibus, with production planned for the first half of 2026.

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