Blue Bird
Electric
Electric
As both pioneer and leader in alternative fuel vehicles, Blue Bird was first to market electric school buses in 1994. With advances in battery technology, we can now offer efficient and affordable electric-powered buses. The reliable drivetrain system in the Vision Electric follows in the long-standing tradition of Blue Bird quality.
Our Electric Buses at a Glance
Vision Electric
Charge Time
3-8 hours
Range
Up to 120 miles
Capacity
Up to 77 passengers
GVWR
Up to 33,000 lbs.
Propulsion System: Cummins PowerDrive 7000
Motor: TM4® SUMO™
Motor: TM4® SUMO™
All American RE Electric
Charge Time
3-8 hours
Range
Up to 120 miles
Capacity
Up to 84 passengers
GVWR
Up to 36,000 lbs.
Propulsion System: Cummins PowerDrive 7000
Motor: TM4® SUMO™
Motor: TM4® SUMO™
CASE STUDY
The Future of School Buses
A Case Study on Electric Fleet Conversion
Orange Unified School District (USD) plans to use funding to electrify its large fleet with Accelera-powered Blue Bird electric school buses at a reduced cost. Orange USD Director of Transportation Christina Celeste-Russo and Transportation Supervisor Omar Dena explain how.
Orange Unified School District (USD) plans to use funding to electrify its large fleet with Accelera-powered Blue Bird electric school buses at a reduced cost. Orange USD Director of Transportation Christina Celeste-Russo and Transportation Supervisor Omar Dena explain how.
CASE STUDY
A Snowy Colorado Mountain Town’s Electric Bus Experience
Bethany Aurin, transportation director at West Grand School District in Colorado, examines how electric buses perform in snowy temps and on rough routes.
Safety is Always #1
Blue Bird buses have been trusted to transport the world’s most precious cargo since 1927.
Our electric buses are no exception to Blue Bird's standard safety features, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and backup cameras are standard on every bus.
Blue Bird buses meet and exceed U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
• Colorado Rack Test Certified
• Kentucky Pole Test Certified
• Hill-Hold Feature
• Electronic Stability Control
• Backup Camera
Our electric buses are no exception to Blue Bird's standard safety features, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and backup cameras are standard on every bus.
Blue Bird buses meet and exceed U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
• Colorado Rack Test Certified
• Kentucky Pole Test Certified
• Hill-Hold Feature
• Electronic Stability Control
• Backup Camera
Blue Bird Energy Services
Powered by InCharge Energy
Blue Bird Energy Services provides electric school bus charging solutions through a partnership with InCharge Energy. InCharge is the industry-leading developer of commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, providing solutions tailored to school bus fleets.
Option 1
-ICE 80AC 19.2kW AC Charger
-Max Current Output: 80A @240Vac
-Cable Options: SAE J1772 Connector
-Good charging solution for mild climates
-Max Current Output: 80A @240Vac
-Cable Options: SAE J1772 Connector
-Good charging solution for mild climates
Option 2
-ICE 30 30kW DC Fast Charger
-Dual port to connect and charge two vehicles in series or for connector redundancy
-Optional pedestal
-Perfect for cold weather charging
-Dual port to connect and charge two vehicles in series or for connector redundancy
-Optional pedestal
-Perfect for cold weather charging
Option 3
-ICE 60 / ICE 120 – 60kW Fast Charger, 120kW Fast Charger
-Dual port to connect and charge two vehicles simultaneously
-Works great for quick top off or intra-day charging of buses
-Dual port to connect and charge two vehicles simultaneously
-Works great for quick top off or intra-day charging of buses
Funding Support
Blue Bird’s Grant Support Team is dedicated to assisting customers with identifying and applying for grant funding opportunities.
We monitor all federal, state, and private grants to identify opportunities that can assist our customers offset the upfront costs of purchasing Blue Bird electric school buses and charging infrastructure.
We Can Help You Claim Funding for New Buses
Interested in Going Electric?
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