BYD and Alexander Dennis partner on new $30M deal for single-deck electric buses in London
30 July 2015
BYD Company Ltd. and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), Europe’s fastest growing bus and coach builder, have formed a new alliance and confirmed a £19-million (US$30-million) deal that will see the introduction of London’s first large-scale, zero-emission, single deck bus fleet. This will also be the single largest fleet of full-size electric buses in Europe.
The move follows confirmation by Go-Ahead London that it will introduce 51 pure electric buses on routes 507 and 521, which operate between Waterloo and Victoria. Go-Ahead London said it expects to introduce all 51 electric buses into service by 27 August 2016, signaling the introduction of London’s first, large-scale pure electric bus fleet. (Earlier post.)
The vehicles will be built on BYD chassis and powered by BYD’s electric drivetrain. All 51 buses will be bodied by ADL. The deal includes a full on-site repair and maintenance program for the term of the contract and combines the strengths of ADL’s Enviro200 12m single deck (with 18,000 units sold worldwide) and BYD’s own design of Iron-Phosphate Battery technology and drivetrain system. The latter has covered millions of kilometers of passenger-carrying service in international markets.
At $588,235.29 each for 51 top of the line 40-ft e-buses, it seems to be a fair competitive price.
BYD's city e-buses are known for their extended range capabilities together with excellent long lasting batteries.
Alexander Dennis Ltd makes excellent bus bodies.
This could be a very good match.
Posted by: HarveyD | 30 July 2015 at 05:45 PM