BYD-ADL win further Go-Ahead contract

Go-Ahead has selected the BYD-ADL (Alexander Dennis Ltd) partnership to supply a fleet of 14 10.8m BYD ADL Enviro200 EV buses to operate TfL’s 360 route. This is the first order BYD and ADL have won for the new 10.8m model. The 360 route connects South Kensington with Chelsea, Sloane Square, Vauxhall and the Elephant and Castle. The buses will be based at Go-Ahead’s Camberwell garage where BYD will install 14 of its own design charging posts.

Engineering Director at Go-Ahead Group, Richard Harrington, said, ‘The experience gained in electrifying routes 521 and 507 out of Waterloo was pivotal in deciding who to work with on route 360. Having the confidence that the product can operate on London’s streets and is capable of running a whole day without the need to recharge put this product to the front of what is becoming a very competitive market.’

BYD’s UK Country Manager, Frank Thorpe, said, ‘This underlines the strength of our joint offer and we again look forward to working with Go-Ahead London on this exciting project. We anticipate delivering the vehicles in the second half of 2017.’

ADL’s Group Commercial and Business Development Director, Robert Davey, said, ‘Along with our recent order from Merseyside this latest order illustrates the attractiveness of the BYD ADL Enviro200EV from an operational and passenger perspective, not to mention the benefits it provides to pedestrians and city dwellers with zero emissions. The stylish British built ADL bodywork mounted on BYD’s well proven chassis, and underpinned by the best aftermarket support in the business is truly a winning combination.’

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