Getting Started with Electric School Buses
The Blue Bird Electric Ecosystem
Adding an EV School bus to your fleet is easy with Blue Bird’s expert team, who will walk you through the entire process, from start to finish, with our EV Ecosystem.
Step 1:
ASSESSMENT
Determine what bus best fits the customer’s needs based on terrain, climate and route planning
Electric School Bus Models
Step 2:
FUNDING
Identify financing through grants, tax breaks, subsidies or lending services
Step 3:
INFRASTRUCTURE
Assess infrastructure needs and connect to the right partners for energy sourcing and infrastructure installation
Step 4:
V2G / V2X
Create vehicle-to-grid plan with payback potential and utility involvement
Step 5:
DEPLOYMENT
Build and deliver buses, as well as offer driver, safety and technician training services
Step 6:
TELEMATICS
Set up a solution to track bus performance, diagnostics and more
Step 7:
SERVICE & SUPPORT
Connect with local dealer and powerdrive service provider to service bus throughout its lifetime
Step 8:
END OF LIFE
Determine recycling program for used batteries after use
