17 Seat Electric Sightseeing Shuttle Bus 5735 mm Long Wheelbase Vacuum Assisted Dual Circuit Brakes Scenic Transport

LAKER AUTO BS148A/D17A - 17-Seat High-Capacity Electric Sightseeing Shuttle (5735 mm)

When visitor numbers climb, vehicle count is not the only answer - the smarter move is vehicle capacity. The LAKER AUTO BS148A/D17A carries 17 seated passengers on a 5735 mm chassis, letting large scenic areas, national parks and exhibition venues clear a full tour group in a single departure. Fewer departures mean fewer drivers, less congestion at stops and a shorter queue for every visitor.

High capacity also raises the engineering bar, and the D17A meets it with a 3520 mm wheelbase for longitudinal stability, a 1440 kg curb weight anchored on high-strength anti-rust steel, and a braking package that treats 17 passengers as a responsibility, not a statistic.

1. Stopping Power Engineered for Full-Load Duty

Braking distance grows with mass - unless the system is designed for the mass. The D17A runs front ventilated discs and rear drums in a hydraulic dual-circuit layout, meaning two independent hydraulic circuits so braking is never fully lost if one circuit fails. A vacuum-assist booster multiplies pedal force for consistent, low-effort stops, and the mechanical parking handbrake holds the bus securely on slopes between departures. Factory-measured braking distance is within 6.5 metres.

2. Long Wheelbase, Predictable Handling

The 3520 mm wheelbase is the D17A signature. Combined with MacPherson independent front suspension and an integral rear axle, it keeps body motions composed whether the bus is sweeping along a lakeside boulevard at full speed or crawling over a speed bump with 17 passengers aboard. Electric power-assisted steering keeps low-speed maneuvering - the hardest part of shuttle duty - genuinely light.

3. Powertrain and Range for Continuous Service

A 7.5 kW AC motor drives the D17A to its governed 30 km/h ceiling with reserve for 15% loaded grades, while the 12.2 kWh battery delivers up to 80 km per charge - sized for continuous shuttle rotation with overnight charging. The open-air body and lightweight canopy keep energy demand low, and the silent AC drivetrain preserves the tranquillity of the places it serves.

Passenger Deck Details

• Seventeen PU antibacterial seats with curved anti-slip ergonomic contours and seat belts at every position.
• Anti-slip patterned aluminum-alloy floor spanning the full passenger deck - hosedown cleanable.
• PT+PBT alloy front cover with embedded light clusters; streamlined rear step with grab handles.
• Low, wide entry steps and generous aisle width speed up boarding for large tour parties.

Specification Table

Capacity Planning Examples

The table below shows how a D17A fleet scales to real-world visitor flows. Figures assume 10-minute average route time and are provided as planning guidance:

Customization for Operators

Every LAKER AUTO vehicle leaves the factory configured for its owner. Popular D17A customizations include:

• Operator livery, fleet numbering and route signage printed and fitted before shipping.
• Tour audio package: driver microphone, cabin speakers and optional multi-language narration.
• Comfort options: rain curtains, windshield, USB charging rows and luggage platform.
• Battery configuration: standard 12.2 kWh pack or lithium upgrade for extended daily mileage.
• Accessibility provisions: tip-up seats and ramp points for assisted boarding (custom study).
• Spare parts kit matched to your first year of operation, packed with the vehicle.

Quality Assurance and After-Sales Service

LAKER AUTO has exported 90-100% of production since 2009, and our service model is built around overseas operators’ realities - distance, time zones and the cost of downtime:

1. New-vehicle guarantee. Every LAKER AUTO vehicle is delivered brand new and factory-original, never used or reconditioned. With correct installation, proper operation and routine maintenance, it is built to perform reliably throughout its service life, and all quality standards follow applicable national technical and regulatory requirements.
2. Lifetime maintenance support. We provide lifelong repair guidance for every vehicle we sell. The complete vehicle is covered by a 1-year warranty; after the warranty period, paid repair services remain available so your fleet never loses factory backing.
3. Regular care calls. Our after-sales team contacts customers once every three months to review vehicle condition, collect operating feedback and remind you of routine maintenance items, helping prevent small issues from growing into downtime.
4. Fast claim handling. To report a problem, simply contact us by phone or email with your product model, vehicle serial number, contact details and a short description of the fault. Our team responds promptly, works out a solution and follows up until you are fully satisfied.