Alexander Dennis has received an order for 13 next-generation Enviro200EV single-deckers from independent operator Falcon Buses
It follows Falcon’s successful bid – in partnership with Surrey County Council – for funding from the second phase of the UK Government’s Zero-Emission Regional Bus Areas (ZEBRA) scheme.
It is the first order from an independent operator for the new Alexander Dennis electric single-decker.
The Enviro200EVs for Falcon Buses, which will each be 10.9m long and seat up to 37 passengers, will be powered by the Voith Electrical Drive System in its medium-duty version.
Energy will be stored in 400kWh batteries offering plenty of operational range between charges at the Falcon Buses base in Byfleet.
Falcon Buses has more than 50 Enviro200s in operation, with 15 examples added this year alone, and the new electric modes are designed to seamlessly integrate with rest of the firm’s fleet.
Richard Telling, Managing Director for Falcon Buses, said: “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.”
Mark Taylor, Regional Sales Manager at Alexander Dennis 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.”
