Falcon Buses has become the first independent operator to order the next-generation Alexander Dennis Enviro200EV battery-electric single-decker.
It has signed a deal with the manufacturer for 13 examples at 10.9m and with 37 seats. They will each have 400kWh of battery storage and are part of a successful bid led by Surrey County Council to the second round of the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme.
The order was confirmed at Euro Bus Expo 2024. Delivery will be in 2026 and the buses will be used on route 436 between Woking and Weybridge and route 461 between Chertsey and Kingston.
Power will be taken via the Voith Electrical Drive System. Alexander Dennis says that the Enviro200EV fleet for Falcon Buses will include its revised interior utilising warmer colour tones, distinctive styling lines and a revised surface finish to create a pleasant travelling environment.
Speaking about the order, Falcon Buses Managing Director Richard Telling says: “The Enviro200 has long been the mainstay of our services, with over 50 in operation and 15 examples added this year along to give a robust fleet that protects our bottom line.
“With this classic now upgraded for the next generation and updated with the latest zero-emission technology, and offering four more seats than other vehicles of this length, the Enviro200EV was an easy choice for us. We cannot wait to start this new chapter for our business in 2026.”
Adds Alexander Dennis Regional Sales Manager Mark Taylor: “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 that the new zero-emission fleet will seamlessly integrate with the company’s large fleet of low-emission buses, giving driving and engineering staff alike a familiar working environment and delivering fleet benefits.
“We are really looking forward to supporting Richard and the team at Falcon Buses in their transition to zero-emission mobility.”
