Independent operator Falcon Buses has ordered 13 next-generation Enviro200EV single-deckers from Alexander Dennis.
The move follows Falcon’s successful bid – in partnership with Surrey County Council – for funding from the second phase of the UK Government’s Zero-Emission Regional Bus Areas (ZEBRA) scheme.
When delivered in 2026, the buses will be allocated to route 436 connecting Woking with Weybridge and route 461 between Chertsey and Kingston.
The Enviro200EVs for Falcon Buses, which will each be 10.9m long and seat up to 37 passengers, will be powered by the Voith Electrical Drive System in its medium-duty version.
Energy will be stored in 400kWh batteries offering plenty of operational range between charges at the Falcon Buses base in Byfleet.
The order is the first from an independent operator for the new Alexander Dennis electric single-decker.
Richard Telling, Managing Director for Falcon Buses, added, “The Enviro200 has long been the mainstay of our services, with over 50 in operation and 15 examples added this year alone to give us a robust fleet that protects our bottom line.
“With this classic now upgraded for the next generation and updated with latest zero-emission technology, and offering four seats more than other vehicles of this length, the Enviro200EV was an easy choice for us.”
Mark Taylor, Regional Sales Manager at Alexander Dennis said: “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 the new zero-emission fleet will seamlessly integrate with the company’s large number of low-emission buses, giving driving and engineering staff alike a familiar working environment and delivering fleet benefits.
