On July 13, local time, BYD joined hands with the famous British bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL) to deliver 29 pure electric double-decker buses to the local bus operator National Express, helping the company build its first batch of pure electric zero-emission bus fleet . The first batch of 19 double-decker buses has been put into operation in Birmingham, the second largest city in the UK, and the remaining 10 will be put into use in the city of Coventry in central England this fall.

BYD ADL Enviro400EV pure electric double-decker bus delivered to National Express

In order to welcome the arrival of these buses, National Express has equipped charging stations in its 80-year-old bus station. It is worth noting that the electric energy used for charging the bus will all come from renewable energy, and the equipped energy storage system can also be used to balance the power load of the grid. The delivery of these batches of zero-emission pure electric buses marks the company's milestone first step towards electrification of public transportation.

BYD ADL Enviro400EV pure electric double-decker bus appeared on the streets of Birmingham

This bus has a total length of 10.9 meters and a total of 65 seats. The car is also equipped with a USB charging port, free wireless network and other personalized equipment to provide convenience for passengers. In order to effectively meet the needs of the UK's busy bus lines, BYD launched this pure electric double-decker bus model for the British market in 2019. Up to now, the cumulative sales of BYD pure electric double-decker buses in the UK have exceeded 250, and two-thirds of the vehicles have been put into operation.

BYD ADL Enviro400EV pure electric double-decker bus charging station

Tom Stables, General Manager of National Express, said: "I am very proud to be able to introduce this batch of electric double-decker buses for residents in the West Midlands region. "Zero emissions" is no longer a future plan, we have already put it into action! Before 2030, our buses will fully achieve "zero emissions"."

Frank Thorpe, general manager of BYD UK, emphasized: “National Express’s commitment to build a zero-emission fleet is commendable, which shows that more and more bus operators are using electrification as their long-term and sustainable green transportation solution. And BYD The pure electric bus is a market-proven product, and its high economic performance provides operators with tangible benefits, while providing passengers with safe, clean and comfortable services."

"National Express is the first public transport operator in the UK to announce that it will no longer buy fuel buses. We have worked closely with National Express to ensure the smooth delivery of these 29 pure electric double-decker buses, creating the company's zero-emission road Good start." Alexander Dennis CEO Colin Robertson said so. Editor/He Yuting