Alexander Dennis delivers First Enviro100EV Buses for Stagecoach West Scotland

Alexander Dennis has delivered the first Enviro100EV buses for Stagecoach West Scotland. These 8.5-meter buses seat 25 passengers, feature a 354kWh battery with a range of up to 285 miles, and increase Stagecoach's electric fleet to 60 vehicles.

Larbert, United Kingdom- Alexander Dennis Limited., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., has delivered the first Enviro100EV buses to Stagecoach West Scotland. The launch event took place at Stagecoach's Ayr depot, marking the debut of this "big small bus" model.

The Enviro100EV, measuring 8.5 meters in length and 2.35 meters in width, seats up to 25 passengers while providing a bright and spacious interior. It features a Voith Electrical Drive System and a 354kWh battery developed by Impact Clean Power Technology, offering a class-leading range of up to 285 miles, making it ideal for longer rural routes.

This initiative is supported by the Scottish Government's ScotZEB challenge fund, increasing Stagecoach's electric bus fleet in Ayrshire to 60 vehicles.

Mr. Paul Davies, Alexander Dennis President & Managing Director, said, “This is a really proud moment for the team at Alexander Dennis as the very first Enviro100EV is officially launched in partnership with Stagecoach here in West Scotland. The Enviro100EV is our brand-new battery-electric small bus that has been engineered to feel just like a big bus. We’ve packed a significant amount of power into our ‘big small bus’ making it the best-in-class by some distance, with its 354kWh of battery capacity and up to 285 miles of range, alongside its future-proof battery system and the next generation of aftermarket support from AD24. We know this fleet of small buses will enjoy a long, productive working life supporting Stagecoach West Scotland towards their target for a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035.”

Ms. Fiona Doherty, West Scotland Managing Director said, “This launch demonstrates that we are delivering on our commitment to decarbonise our fleet across Ayrshire. These 12 new EV midibuses are an important addition to our service and they will serve communities in Ayr, Irvine and Kilmarnock in particular with zero-emission transport. This £5 million investment comes on top of the £15.7 million invested in the transition to electric in 2023 making bus travel in Ayrshire one of the greenest forms of transport available.”