DATA, STATISTICS AND TRENDS


ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN OPTIONS IC BUS


Electric CE Series (Type C)


Passenger Capacity: Up to 78 Wheelbase Options: 217 in, 254 in, 276 in, or 289 in Direct Drive Motor: 650-volt, 6-phase permanent magnet motor Peak Power: 255 kW or 342 hp Powertrain Batteries & Range Options: 210 kWh (135 miles) / 315 kWh (200+ miles) Charging: Standard AC and DCFC charging ready Braking: 3-Level Driver Selectable Regenerative Braking GVWR: 31,000-35,000 lbs


MICRO BIRD G5 Electric by Micro Bird (Type A)


Seating Capacity: 30 passengers Battery Capacity: 175 kWh Range: 200 miles Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Recharge time: Level 2 - 19.2 kW – 9 hours Level 3 - 100 kW – 1.5 hours (0 – 80%)


Rated Power: 250 kW (335 HP) Over The Air (O.T.A) Capabilities: Yes Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Capable: Yes


RIDE Achiever Electric School Bus (Type A)


GVWR: 21,500 lbs Seating: Up to 30 Top Speed: 65 mph Working Range: 105 miles Motor Type: AC Synchronous


Max Power: 200 kWh Max Torque: 2800 N*m Battery Type: LFP Battery Battery Capacity: 156 kWh Charging Capacity: 110 kW DC / 19.2 kW AC


Creator Electric School Bus (Type C)


GVWR: 32,625 / 34,788 lbs Seating: Up to 78 Top Speed: 65 mph Working Range: Up to 175 miles Motor Type: AC Synchronous


Max Power: 260 kWh Max Torque: 750 N*m Battery Type: LFP Battery Battery Capacity: 282 kWh Charger Capacity: 110 kWh DC / 19.2 kW AC


Dreamer Electric School Bus (Type D)


GVWR: 39,680 lbs Seating: Up to 81 Top Speed: 65 mph Working Range: Up to 155 miles Motor Type: AC Synchronous


32


Max Power: 150 kW x 2 Max Torque: 1,100 N*m Battery Type: LFP Battery Battery Capacity: 255 kWh Charger Capacity: 110 kWh DC / 19.2 kW AC


School Transportation News Magazine | Buyer’s Guide 2025


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116  |  Page 117  |  Page 118  |  Page 119  |  Page 120  |  Page 121  |  Page 122  |  Page 123  |  Page 124  |  Page 125  |  Page 126  |  Page 127  |  Page 128  |  Page 129  |  Page 130  |  Page 131  |  Page 132