The operator is the first independent to order Alexander Dennis’ new electric single-decker
Alexander Dennis has taken an order from English bus operator Falcon Buses for 13 of its next-generation Enviro200EV single-deckers. The order was confirmed at Euro Bus Expo and is the first from an independent operator for the new Alexander Dennis electric single-decker and follows Falcon Buses’ successful bid, in partnership with Surrey County Council, for funding from the second phase of the Zero-Emission Regional Bus Areas (ZEBRA) scheme.
When delivered in 2026, the buses will be allocated to route 436 between Woking and Weybridge, and route 461 between Chertsey and Kingston.
The buses will each be 10.9m long and seat up to 37 passengers. In addition to 31 fixed seats, there will be six tip-ups in two wheelchair bays, maximising opportunities for passengers with reduced mobility and those travelling with pushchairs. The zero-emission buses will be powered by the Voith Electrical Drive System in its medium-duty version, powered by 400kWh batteries. They will be based at Falcon Buses depot in Byfleet.
Alexander Dennis Regional Sales Manager Mark Taylor said: “Our new Enviro200EV has been designed to replicate all the great features that have made the conventional Enviro200 Britain’s best-selling bus in an electric vehicle that cuts out tailpipe emissions and improves energy efficiency. For Falcon Buses, this means the new zero-emission fleet will seamlessly integrate with the company’s large number of low-emission buses, giving driving and engineering staff alike a familiar working environment and delivering fleet benefits. We’re really looking forward to supporting Richard and the team at Falcon Buses in their transition to zero-emission mobility.”
Richard Telling, Managing Director of Falcon Buses, added: “The Enviro200 has long been the mainstay of our services, with over 50 in operation and 15 examples added this year alone to give us a robust fleet that protects our bottom line. With this classic now upgraded for the next generation and updated with latest zero-emission technology, and offering four seats more than other vehicles of this length, the Enviro200EV was an easy choice for us. We can’t wait to start this new chapter for our business in 2026.”
