The international industrial exhibition INNOPROM.Belarus took place from September 29 to October 1 at the Minsk International Exhibition Center, attracting over 14,000 visitors in three days.
BKM Holding, a leading manufacturer of urban electric ground transport, showcased its low-floor T811 tram at the outdoor exhibition. Inside the pavilion, the company presented scale models of the articulated electric bus E433 and electric truck C45700, along with an interactive panel for detailed equipment viewing.
At the outdoor exposition BKM presented T811 tram painted in the Krasnodar city livery. Key components, including electrical equipment and tram bogies, are developed and produced in-house, with 93% localization of “union” parts. The tram accommodates 159 passengers and is already in operation in Mozyr, Minsk, and Vitebsk (Belarus), as well as Krasnodar, Barnaul, Samara, and Nizhny Novgorod (under the “Minin” brand) in Russia. Based on this model, a modernization kit for low-floor tram cars has been developed and applied in Novosibirsk and Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan).
The interactive panel at the stand allowed visitors to explore the exterior and interior of the E321 electric bus, E433 articulated electric bus, and T811 low-floor tram in detail, enhancing industrial tourism and customer convenience in choosing vehicle configurations.
The E321 Olgerd electric bus is equipped with traction lithium-ion batteries produced by BKM or optionally sourced from Russia or China. It seats at least 80 passengers and operates in Minsk, Grodno, and Shklov (Belarus), as well as Krasnoyarsk, Krasnodar, and Sochi (Russia).
The E433 Vitovt articulated electric bus, with a capacity of at least 100 passengers, serves in Saint Petersburg and Belarusian cities Gomel, Mikasevichi, Novopolotsk, and Minsk.
Charging time for these electric buses is from 15 minutes, with a guaranteed range of 15 km using supercapacitors. BKM also produces electric buses with LiFePO 4 battery packs offering a range of 250 km and, jointly with Russian partners, has implemented a combined charging system supporting both slow and fast charging within a single vehicle.
BKM vehicles feature climate control, video surveillance, door opening by address, charging ports for gadgets, automated announcements, and electronic displays. Accessibility is ensured with ramps and driver call buttons for passengers with reduced mobility.
The first BKM electric truck debuted in 2022 and completed all testing and trial operations. Its chassis payload capacity is 10 tons, and with a commercial body installed, 7.8 tons. The vehicle uses traction batteries produced by BKM, has a minimum range of 200 km at full load, and charges fully in 90 minutes.
INNOPROM.Belarus gathered leading industrial companies and government representatives from 24 countries, including the EAEU and CIS states. This year’s event hosted 520 companies from Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, covering over 20,000 m² of exhibition space.
The next INNOPROM will be held February 8–10, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
