Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has taken delivery of six zero emission Wrighbus StreetDeck Electroliner Gen 2.0 buses – its first electric double-deckers.
The launch marks the next stage of NCT’s electric bus project, following the successful completion of its single deck electric bus rollout, with all 62 electric single deck buses now in service across Nottingham.
This investment has been supported through funding from the Mayor of the East Midlands and East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), who have contributed £4.5m towards the double-deckers.
The Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner has a 442kWh zero-emission powertrain that has been engineered to maximise efficiency and power while saving space.
With a range of up to 275 miles and fast charging capability, the Electroliner easily fits into daily scheduling and operational demands.
Energy partner VEV has already completed the infrastructure works at NCT’s Parliament Street garage where the buses will be based and charged overnight.
With further electric double-deck buses due before Christmas, NCT’s zero-emission electric fleet will increase to 93 vehicles, with about one-third of the fleet operating as fully electric.
Christian Reynolds, Managing Director at Wrightbus, said, “As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we’re proud our buses are continuing to play such an important role in the future of public transport across the UK.
“This is an important milestone in Nottingham’s transition to zero-emission public transport, and we look forward to seeing these buses enter service and become a familiar sight on the city’s roads.
“They will help NCT deliver cleaner and more comfortable journeys for passengers while supporting the city’s wider ambitions for a more sustainable transport network.”
