The operator’s Scottish depots will be the first to benefit from ADL’s new small electric bus
Alexander Dennis has confirmed that Stagecoach will be the launch customer for its new Enviro100EV small zero-emission bus. The buses will be delivered to the operator’s depots across Scotland, and the purchase has been supported by the Scottish Zero-Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB).
Unveiled earlier this month as part of the manufacturer’s next generation of battery-electric buses, the 8.5m long and 2.35m wide Enviro100EV seats up to 25 passengers and is powered by the Voith Electrical Drive System. Its Impact Clean Power Technology 354kWh batteries give it a range of up to 285 miles.
Stagecoach has placed an initial order for 20 of the new midibuses ahead of its launch and production is now under way with deliveries expected in the first half of 2024. Chief Operating Officer for Stagecoach Sam Greer said: “Acquiring the new Enviro100EV reaffirms our commitment to our customers experience while also bringing us a step closer to realising our goal of being fully Net Zero by 2050. As a part of the fabric of daily life in the UK, we will continue to build on our work to tackle climate change and become more energy efficient. Having been involved with these battery-electric buses from the concept phase, we are sure they will establish themselves as a long-serving staple of the Stagecoach fleet.”
Alexander Dennis President & Managing Director Paul Davies added: “We’re delighted to have Stagecoach on board as the launch customer for our Enviro100EV ‘big small bus.’ We really valued their input as we worked closely with them through the concept phase. These next-generation electric buses will be versatile assets for Stagecoach, their expansive range and diminutive road footprint making them equally suited to narrow town streets as winding country lanes.
“It’s a significant technical challenge packaging 354kWh of battery capacity and up to 285 miles of range into such a small vehicle but our engineers have pulled out the Top Trump card once again. The Enviro100EV is best-in-class by some distance and with its future-proof battery system and the next generation of aftermarket support from AD24, this new fleet of small buses is destined to enjoy long, productive working lives in the Stagecoach fleet.”
