GreenPower BEAST Type D Electric School Bus
Looking for Battery Electric Automotive School Transportation? Well, that happens to be exactly what GreenPower Motor Company's BEAST stands for.
This purpose-built type D electric school bus seats up to 90 passengers, features a Monocoque chassis and includes standardized features like air-ride suspension, ABS disk brakes, and pass through storage.
Explore some of the features below to learn what sets the all-electric BEAST School Bus apart.
BEAST SCHOOL BUS FEATURES:
| Classification: Class 8, Type D | GVWR: 42,990 lbs. |
| Front Axle Rated Loading: 14,330 lbs. | Rear Axle Rated Loading: 28,860 lbs. |
| Payload Capacity: 13,790 lbs. | Length: 40 ft |
| Width: 102 inches, widest in the industry | Height: 138.5 in. |
| Charging: -Dual (AC/DC) -Level-2, J1772, 19.2 kW, 220 V, -8 hrs -DCFC, CCS-1, 85 kW, -2 hrs -Wireless DC (option), 60 kW, 3 hrs |
Seating Configurations: -Front-facing bench seating -15 rows, -2 benches per row, -3 seats per bench |
| Seats: IMMI 39 in. school bus seats | Max Seating Capacity: 90 passengers |
| Battery Size: 194 kWh, 6 total packs | Range: Up to 150 miles |
| Fuel Economy: 23 mpge, 1.5 kWh/mi, 0.67 mi/kWh | Top Speed: 68 mph |
| Motor Power: 350 kW max | Battery Chemistry: LiFePO |
| Transmission: Direct drive, no transmission | Brake System: Full ABS disk brakes |
| Suspension System: Front and rear air ride suspension | Tires: 12R / 80R / 22.5 (qty. 6) |
| Emergency Exits: Hatch, window, door | HVAC: 75,000 BTU/h, front, rear, electric |
| Frame / Body / Roof: Steel, Truss | Body: Constellium Aluminum |
| Vehicle Communication: CAN BUS, J1939 | Passenger Door: Electric, 36 wide, 34-inch opening |
| Electric Door: Yes | Floor Covering: Gerflor anti-slip transit-style flooring |
| Wheelchair Lift: Yes, optional |
Monocoque Vehicle Structure
- Is a vehicle structure in which the chassis is integral with the body
- It is safer than other chassis due to its cage-like superstructure construction.
- The steel space frame forms a strong and lightweight lattice composite structure which is the GreenPower Truss(T) factor.
- It is the strongest form of structure available.
- It provides a better use of space which allows for improved component placements and easier maintenance.
- The better use of space allows for maximized efficiency of interior passenger space.
- The complete flat floor design with no wheel wells allows floor tracking with no obstacles.
Integrated Aluminum Body
The BEAST features a seamlessly integrated aluminum body made from extruded aluminum manufactured by Constellium, a global manufacturer of aluminum rolled products, extruded products and structural parts based on a large variety of advanced alloys.
BEAST Warranty Information
GreenPower Motor Company warrants each BEAST school bus to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service within the limits identified below*:
- High‐voltage battery system: 8 years/200K miles
- Electric Powertrain: 5 years/100Kmiles
- Axle Assembly: 4 years/50K miles
- Basic body shell & Chassis frame: 3 years
- HVAC System: 3 years/36K miles
- School Bus Passenger and Driver Windows: 2 years
- Suspension System: 2 years/24K miles
- Complete Bus: 1 year
*Warranty can vary by region, application and availability. Information updated 1/2024.