Electric School Bus Types
The purpose of this page is to give prospective districts an idea of both the shared and divergent characteristics across different electric bus types. Different districts will require different technical specifications for their bus fleet. Below, each bus type is listed with a summary of their typical specifications. At the bottom are links to the webpages of electric school bus manufacturers for readers looking to learn more
Type A
Typical Range: 75-150 miles
Length: 23-26 feet
Charge Time: 2-3.5 hours
Cost: $240,000-270,000
Type C
Typical Range: 105-155 miles
Length: 33-40 feet
Charge Time: 2.5-4.25 hours
Cost: $250,000-350,000
Type D
Typical Range: 120-155 miles
Length: 35-40 feet
Charge Time: 2.5-4.25 hours
Cost: ~$350,000
Leading Manufacturers
Leading manufacturers of electric school buses include traditional names such as Bluebird, IC Bus, and Thomas Built, as well as newer companies, such as Lion Electric, who solely produce electric buses
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