An electric bus is a bus that is propelled using electric motors, as opposed to a conventional internal combustion engine. Electric buses can store the needed electrical energy on board, or be fed mains electricity continuously from an external source such as overhead lines.
No noise pollution.
No emissions problems.
No oil change or filter change problems.
No frequent visits to the gas station for fuel.
No engine overheating stresses.
Freedom from checking oil levels.
Freedom from coolant worries.
No need for timing belt checks.
No worries from fan belt breakage.
Freedom from engine breakdowns.
Battery Pack
Electric Motor
Battery Management System (BMS)
Inverter
Charging Port
Regenerative Braking System
Cooling System
Power Electronics Controller
Onboard Charger
Telematics System
China, Columbia & Europe are home to the majority of the world’s electric bus fleets, utilising clean energy to reduce emissions and increase air quality
Electric buses prove an increasingly utilised travel option, offering both financially appealing choices for users, accessibility for members of the public without access to cars, and a more sustainable option for the planet.
Public transport user penetration globally is 56.1% currently, and expected to hit 56.6% by 2027. A predicted 0.54 billion people will be using buses by 2027, with a segment revenue annual growth rate of 3.1% resulting in a projected market volume of US$24.45bn by 2027.
The global electric bus market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.6% during
2023-2028.