Higer Bus Company

What Higer Bus Company does

Higer Bus Company Limited is a privately held Chinese bus and coach manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. The company designs and produces a diversified portfolio spanning 8-14 meter coaches, city buses, light vans, and specialty vehicles (ambulances, patrol wagons, cargo vans), with the New V Series modular platform and the Fencer electric sub-brand as flagship product lines. Underlying technology includes the proprietary G-BOS intelligence operation system (GPS-based fleet monitoring with driver-behavior analytics), voice-activated intelligent cabin domain control, a 3D modular design platform claimed to reduce parts variety by 58%, and ADAS features (vulnerable road user collision warning, blind-spot detection) on premium Fencer models. Core component sourcing relies on tier-one partnerships with Scania (luxury coach co-development), CATL (battery), Cummins (engines), ZF (axles/transmissions), DANA (electric motors), Huawei (XSCENE connected bus), and Baidu Apollo (autonomous driving stack).

Higer generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of buses and coaches via direct sales to government transit authorities, authorized dealer/distributor networks, and government tender participation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with deals negotiated per project based on configuration, customization, and volume. The primary customer segment is government transit authorities in emerging markets, with secondary exposure to tourism/hospitality operators and corporate/institutional fleets. The company sells into more than 150 countries with cumulative exports exceeding 70,000 units, anchored by dominant African market share (>90% in Algeria with 9,000+ units since 2005; 14,000+ buses across 40 African countries over 20 years) and growing presence in Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. After-sales support is delivered through 57 overseas parts centers covering 88 countries, 121 overseas service stations, and more than 200 service engineers.

Name

Higer Bus Company

Legal name

Higer Bus Company Limited

Website

https://en.higer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Higer Bus Company Limited is a privately held Chinese bus and coach manufacturer founded in 1998, producing coaches, city buses, vans, and specialty vehicles for government transit authorities, tourism operators, and institutional fleets across more than 150 countries, with dominant African market share and growing European and South American presence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Bus Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Bus (Battery-Electric) Manufacturing (IMACADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid Bus Manufacturing (IMACADAG), Bus Chassis & Platform Manufacturing (IMACADAI)

Keywords

• Commercial bus manufacturing
• Electric city buses
• Coach vehicles
• New energy vehicles
• Bus fleet solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Suzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bus and Coach Manufacturing: Higer generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of buses, coaches, vans, and related vehicle products. The company sells vehicles directly and through dealer networks to transit authorities, transportation companies, and individual operators globally. Revenue is generated from both domestic Chinese market and international exports.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Higer Bus Company designs, manufactures, and sells commercial buses and coaches including city buses, luxury coaches, vans, and specialty vehicles. The company offers diesel, CNG, pure electric (new energy), and supercapacitor-powered variants, sold directly and through dealer networks to government transit authorities, transportation operators, and tour companies in over 150 countries worldwide.

Product overview

Higer Bus Company Limited is a bus manufacturer offering a diversified product portfolio spanning coaches, city buses, vans, and special vehicles. The product lineup includes the New V Series (V8-V13 covering 8-13 meters available in diesel, electric, and gas variants), the Fencer electric bus sub-brand (F1, F6, F8, F18), traditional KLQ coach and city bus series, and H-series vans. The company provides both internal intelligent systems like G-BOS for fleet management and develops pure electric vehicles including the KLQ6126GEV and KLQ6685GEV models. Products serve diverse markets from urban transit to tourism, long-distance transport, and specialized applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fencer: Electric bus sub-brand inspired by fencing sport, representing Passion, Brave, Enthusiasm and Success. Includes F1, F6, F8, and F18 series.
• New V Series
• G-BOS Intelligence Operation System

Products and services

• Coach (KLQ Series) Luxury and standard coaches for tourism, long-distance passenger transport, and business reception. Includes models KLQ6127A, KLQ6962KAR, and KLQ6928 with various configurations for seating capacity, engine types, and comfort features. Mature chassis, popular design, and integration of economy and luxury targeting tour operators and corporate travel buyers.
• City Bus (KLQ Series) Urban transit buses with human-centered design for city transportation. Includes pure electric, diesel, and CNG variants. Models include KLQ6126GEV, KLQ6119GS double-decker, and KLQ6129G. Designed for transit authorities and operators running urban and commuter routes.
• Van (H Series) Light buses including H5C and H6C models for passenger and freight transport. Fifth-generation HIACE technology with Toyota HIACE parts compatibility. Awarded the title of Flagship of Official and Business Travelling for outstanding quality and safe performance.
• New V Series New generation bus platform covering 8-13 meters with models V8, V9, V11, V12, and V13. Available in diesel, new energy, and gas variants with intelligent cabin technology and domain control features. Developed through a 3-year R&D cycle involving over 1,000 R&D personnel. Global sales exceeding 5,000 units across 30+ countries.
• Fencer Series Premium electric and diesel bus series including F1, F6, F8, and F18 EV models. Features advanced ADAS including vulnerable road user collision warning and blind spot warning, modern design with sharp visual aesthetics, designed for sustainable urban mobility in fleet applications.
• KLQ6685GEV Pure Electric Bus 8-meter pure electric bus with CATL 86.4 kWh battery, 220 km driving range, 20 seats. Features electric vacuum booster, KTZ38X40S901 motor controller, designed for university shuttle and urban transit applications. Deployed in the Hermosillo HBus Program serving university students.
• KLQ6126GEV Pure Electric City Bus 12-meter pure electric city bus with CATL LFP 422.87 kWh battery, DANA 3500 N·m motor, and Valeo air conditioning. Features ECAS leveling system, disc brakes, and passenger capacity of 34+2+1. Designed for urban public transit fleet operations.
• Higer V10 Diesel Bus Diesel-powered city and intercity bus combining innovation, efficiency, and comfort. Features energy-efficient engine, low fuel consumption, and comprehensive safety systems. Targeted at European markets with Euro VI emission compliance.
• Special Vehicles Specialized vehicles including intelligent products, ambulances, patrol wagons, and cargo vans for various commercial applications. Designed for emergency services, security, and commercial transport beyond standard passenger transit.
• G-BOS Intelligence Operation System GPS-based fleet monitoring and management system that monitors driver behavior, captures bus data, and improves operational performance while reducing costs. Integrates GPS tracking, fleet monitoring, and advanced analytics tools. Sold as part of comprehensive bus operation and management solutions for fleet operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• New energy bus export sales increased by 33% year-on-year in 2024, accounting for half of total export volume
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, innovation and regional.

• ScaniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHiger developed the Scania-Higer series of luxury buses including KLQ6127B 'Traveler' model. The design and manufacturing teams are shared to build a big-data research and manufacturing platform, integrating Scania's quality concept with Higer's manufacturing capabilities.
• CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationHiger buses utilize CATL battery technology for electric vehicles. KLQ6126GEV and H7V EV models feature CATL batteries (86.4KWH and 422.87 kWh options) for energy storage and driving range.
• CumminscoreTechnology or IntegrationHiger partners with Cummins for engine solutions in various bus models including ISLe340, ISB6.7, and ISF series engines for different market requirements and emission standards.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AGmajorTechnology or IntegrationZF provides axle and transmission solutions for Higer buses. ZF management visited Higer Service Center in 2019 to discuss cooperation and after-sales service. Higer vehicles feature ZF axles, steering systems, and automatic transmissions.
• DANAcoreTechnology or IntegrationDANA provides motor and powertrain solutions for Higer electric buses. KLQ6126GEV features DANA 3500N·m motors and DANA/Higer electric control systems.
• HuaweiinnovationStrategic or Co-development PartnerHiger collaborated with Huawei to develop the world's first Huawei XSCENE bus, driving technological innovation to empower the tourism industry with advanced connectivity and entertainment solutions.
• Baidu ApolloinnovationTechnology or IntegrationHiger partnered with Baidu to expand its ICV (Intelligent Connected Vehicle) ecosystem, with Baidu Apollo Open Platform providing autonomous driving technology and integration capabilities.
• Mobility Bus (Spain)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish dealer Mobility Bus partnered with Higer for the Expobus exhibition in Spain, representing Higer products in the European market.
• Harris Group (Ireland)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIrish partner Harris Group collaborated with Higer to showcase bus models at the CTTC Coach & Bus Show 2024 in Ireland.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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