BYD
D9 19-seat Minibus
Electric minibus · M2 · Updated 2026-03
BYD D9 — growing Irish market share, excellent 5yr vehicle warranty and strong range for shuttle routes.
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420WLTP range km72kWh battery
330Real range kmIrish conditions est.
120Max DC kWFast charging
14.0s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€85,000Net priceAfter grants
€258Motor tax/yrM2 minibus rate
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 72 kWh |
| WLTP range | 420 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~330 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 14.0s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
| Torque | 310 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 120 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 22 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Cargo volume | 500 L |
| Seats | 19 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5,990 mm |
| Width | 2,100 mm |
| Height | 2,750 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 500,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
BYD highlights
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Blade Battery (LFP)
Safer, longer lifespan — charge to 100% daily without degradation
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World's largest EV maker
BYD makes its own batteries, motors, chips and software
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V2L capable
Vehicle-to-load on select models — power devices from the car
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€95,000
SEAI Minibus Grant− €10,000
Net price after grants€85,000
💡 Total savings of €10,000. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
SEAI Minibus Grant €10,000
Motor tax €258/yr
| Estimated annual running costs (30,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€1,234 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€2,520 |
| Motor tax | €258/yr |
| Saving vs diesel equivalent (€1.65/L) | ~€4,706/yr |
💡 Fuel savings:
At €0.24/kWh depot charging rate vs diesel at €1.65/L, annual fuel savings on the D9 at 25,000km are typically €2,000–€4,000 depending on route profile.
🇮🇪 D9 on Irish routes
Route analysis for typical Irish shuttle and community transport operations.
✈️ Airport transfer (DUB)
30km · City centre
✅ Single charge — 300km remaining
🛣️ Dublin → Cork (shuttle service)
260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 70km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway (shuttle)
220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 110km remaining
🏨 Hotel shuttle daily (circular)
80km · /day
✅ Comfortably within daily range
🏫 School bus daily route
60km · /day
✅ Single charge — 270km remaining
🤝 Community transport route
100km · Regional
✅ Single charge — 230km remaining
Based on ~330km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the D9 right for you?
| Airport transfer route | ✅ Excellent |
| Hotel / corporate shuttle | ✅ Ideal |
| Passenger capacity | ✅ 19 seats |
| SEAI minibus grant | ✅ €10,000 grant |
| Intercity shuttle route | ✅ Single charge |
| School transport contract | ✅ Suitable |
| Overnight depot charging | ✅ 7.4kW–22kW wallbox |
💡 Best for: Shuttle and group transport.
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~10h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~7h |
| 🏢 22kW AC (0–100%) | ~4h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~60min |
| 🚀 120kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~25min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. BYD vehicles support up to 150kW DC on compatible passenger cars.
BYD's proprietary Blade Battery uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry — more thermally stable than NMC cells, with a longer cycle life. LFP cells can be charged to 100% daily without the long-term capacity loss that affects NMC batteries.
BYD's proprietary Blade Battery uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry — more thermally stable than NMC cells, with a longer cycle life. LFP cells can be charged to 100% daily without the long-term capacity loss that affects NMC batteries.
📐 Dimensions & cargo
| Length | 5,990 mm |
| Width | 2,100 mm |
| Height | 2,750 mm |
| Cargo volume | 500 L |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 19 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 500,000 km |
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 500,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — BYD D9 19-seat Minibus
The BYD D9 19-seat Minibus has an Irish list price of €95,000 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Minibus Grant of €10,000, the net cost is approximately €85,000. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The BYD D9 19-seat Minibus has a WLTP official range of 420km. In real-world Irish conditions — stop-start delivery routes, cold mornings and motorway runs with payload — expect approximately 330km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
The BYD D9 19-seat Minibus may qualify for the SEAI Minibus Grant of €10,000 (M2 category, 10–22 seats). M2 category, 10–22 seats. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie. Public sector or community operators may also access NDP capital grants.
Yes. The BYD D9 19-seat Minibus has a real-world range of 330km, making it well-suited to Irish airport transfer routes (Dublin City to DUB Airport: ~12km, Cork City to ORK: ~6km). For operators running 200–300km per day across multiple transfers, overnight charging at a 7.4kW–22kW depot wallbox is sufficient. Midday opportunity charging at the airport takes 30–60 minutes at a 50kW+ charger.
The BYD D9 19-seat Minibus is configured for 19 seats in its standard minibus specification. As an M2 category vehicle (10–22 seats), drivers require category D1 licence in Ireland. Confirm seating configuration with your authorised dealer.
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer by sales volume. Founded in 1995 as a battery company, BYD is vertically integrated — manufacturing its own batteries, motors, semiconductors and software. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has held a significant stake since 2008. In Ireland, BYD is distributed through an authorised dealer network.
BYD's Blade Battery is an LFP cell arranged in a flat, blade-like configuration directly inside the battery pack — removing the module layer, increasing energy density and structural rigidity. It uses safer LFP chemistry that does not produce thermal runaway under damage or overcharge. BYD Blade Batteries have passed the nail penetration test without smoking or catching fire.
The BYD D9 19-seat Minibus supports up to 120kW DC and 22kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 10 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 60 minutes. At the maximum 120kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 25 minutes.
The BYD D9 19-seat Minibus uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the BYD D9 19-seat Minibus is €258 per year — the applicable rate for this M2 minibus category. Bus and minibus motor tax in Ireland is based on passenger capacity and vehicle class, not CO₂ emissions. Confirm the exact rate for your registration with the local Motor Tax Office or at motortax.ie.
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