Arriva London is to take delivery of 51 new Volvo electric double-deck buses
Volvo Buses has received its first order for BZL electric double-deckers from Arriva London. The deal will see 51 new Volvo BZL buses delivered to the operator’s Tottenham garage, from where they will operate on its newly contracted routes 341 and 243, serving Tottenham, Meridian Water, Wood Green and Waterloo.
Deliveries are expected to commence in 2025. Managing Director for London at Arriva UK Bus Marcos Hart commented: “Arriva UK Bus is committed to decarbonising our fleet in London, and this most recent order with Volvo builds on the millions of pounds we have already invested in creating the clean, electrified and efficient public transport networks that communities in the capital deserve.”
The MCV-bodied buses are being built to Transport for London specifications, and will feature high-back seats, USB charging points and glass skylights on the upper deck create a brighter interior.
Managing Director of Volvo Bus UK & Ireland Domenico Bondi added: “As our industry embraces electromobility, we prioritise sustainability, safety, and reliability throughout our processes – from material sourcing and manufacturing to operation and recycling. So, we’re proud and excited to be supplying Arriva London with all-electric buses in that instantly recognisable red livery.”
Arriva London will also benefit from Volvo Buses’ specific London Field Service Technical Team, providing on-site aftermarket support to its operators in the capital, as well as three Volvo Truck & Bus Centre South & East dealerpoints around the city.
“Our relationship with Arriva stretches back years and our respective teams have collaborated to meet the requirements from TfL and help reduce emissions in the capital. I can’t wait to spot our Volvo BZL double -deck buses on the roads next year,” added Domenico.
The new buses will be powered by Volvo’s 200kW electric driveline, featuring an electric motor paired with a two-stage automated gearbox. Each bus is equipped with five lithium-ion batteries, providing a total of 470kW/h of on-board energy storage.
