13 Alexander Dennis Enviro100EVs Provide Local Links In South London

November 5, 2025|News & Headlines, Transit Bus Manufacturers/Suppliers

The Enviro100EV’s compact dimensions help drivers navigate tight turns and oncoming traffic in narrow streets. (Photo courtesy of Kristian Lake)

Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., recently announced that it has supplied 13 next-generation Enviro100EV zero-emission buses to Transport UK London Bus for use on behalf of Transport for London (TfL).

The Enviro100EVs are the first next-generation Alexander Dennis electric buses for Transport UK London Bus, and among the first of the type to enter service on Transport for London services. They are used on route G1, which provides local links between Battersea and Streatham.

According to a press release: “The Enviro100EV’s compact dimensions — 8.5m in length and just 2.35m wide — help drivers navigate tight turns and oncoming traffic in narrow streets. The 10-mile route loops to serve housing estates as well as St George’s Hospital, offering vital connections for South London communities without bringing tailpipe emissions into residential areas.”

Paul Hennigan, Fleet and Facilities Director for Transport UK London Bus, said: “The Enviro100EV is a bespoke zero-emission vehicle for a unique service, with impressive colleague feedback. Our drivers appreciate the well-designed cab environment and enjoy the smooth driveline, which helps to deliver an excellent passenger experience.

“From an engineering perspective, the bus is well designed and creatively makes superb use of space. Manufacturer support has also been first rate, and the company looks forward to operating these vehicles over the coming years.”

The release added: “The Enviro100EVs are powered by the Voith Electrical Drive System, with energy stored in 354kWh batteries that offer ample operational range between charges at Transport UK London Bus’s Battersea garage. Monitoring through advanced AD Connect telematics is showing the buses’ energy consumption to be in line with the manufacturer’s prior modelling for route G1.”

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