Electric buses

BYD Alexander Dennis Enviro200EV XLB New Zealand '08.2021

Author: Jon Waters

On August 18th, BYD and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) jointly announced the delivery of the first three-axle BYD ADL Enviro200EV XLB. Built locally by ADL's partner Kiwi Bus Builders on a BYD chassis, the delivery fully supports New Zealand's transition to a decarbonised bus fleet by 2035. Joining the Auckland Transport fleet, the zero-emission bus will be evaluated in New Zealand's largest city on trials sponsored by Mercury Energy.

This 41-foot-long (12.5m) electric bus has three axles and provides a total passenger capacity of 78 ensuring operational flexibility. Additionally, 36 passengers can be seated, and two wheelchair spaces are provided which are accessed via a manual ramp at the front door.

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5 years ago
Wheels&Tracks

The 12.6m long vehicle has three axles, allowing it to qualify for reduced Road User Charges in New Zealand thanks to lower axle loads.

Joining the Auckland Transport fleet, the zero emission bus with a total passenger capacity of 78 will be evaluated on different services in New Zealand’s largest city in trials supported by energy supplier Mercury. Up to 36 passengers can be seated, and two wheelchair spaces are provided which are accessed via a manual ramp at the front door.

ADL’s electric buses in New Zealand have already completed more than one million zero emission kilometres in service. Like its two-axle siblings, the BYD ADL Enviro200EV XLB will be built locally by ADL’s partner Kiwi Bus Builders on BYD chassis, supporting New Zealand’s transition to a decarbonised bus fleet by 2035.

https://www.alexander-dennis.com/media/news/2021/august/adl-delivers-its-first-extra-large-electric-bus-in-new-zealand-to-auckland-transport/

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