Shuttle Buses in Ayrshire has become the first independent operator to place an order for the Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro100EV, which was launched last month.
The employee-owned business has ordered one of the next-generation, compact battery-electric vehicles, which has a range of up to 285 miles.
Stagecoach was announced as the first buyer for the 8.5m-long, 2.35m-wide buses, with 20 units destined for use across Scotland.
The Enviro100EV, which is well suited to tight residential streets, comes with 354kWh batteries supplied by Impact Clean Power Technology and the Voith Electrical Drive System.
Shuttle Buses Managing Director Ross Granger says: “We were very impressed by the Enviro100EV at the recent launch, particularly as it builds on Alexander Dennis’s experience in designing electric buses and operators’ experience running them.
“We’re confident that it will meet our need for a small EV with sensible range. We were the first Scottish operator of the classic Enviro200 back in 2006 and we’re delighted to be returning to Alexander Dennis and trailblazing the Enviro100EV.”
Charlie Miller, Retail Sales Director at ADL, adds: “Shuttle Buses joined us at the recent launch event for our next-generation electric buses and we’re thrilled to now have them on board as the first independent sector customer for the Enviro100EV.
“This is a huge investment from a forward-thinking business. Our ‘big small bus’ is ideal for many of the routes smaller operators like Shuttle Buses specialise in. They will be fully supported through AD24, benefitting from our ongoing investment in even better aftermarket services.”
