Alexander Dennis has delivered two Enviro100EV battery-electric small buses to the States of Guernsey as part of a multi-year framework contract. Operation of the island’s first two electric buses will give the States of Guernsey an opportunity to better understand their suitability to roads and infrastructure as part of a planned gradual replacement of the island's bus fleet.
The Enviro100EV were bought following the successful earlier trial of a similar vehicle on the Channel Island and a procurement process in which Alexander Dennis’s offer scored highest for customer experience, island operation and battery range & efficiency. The Enviro100EV accommodates 25 seats and up to 45 passengers in total in a compact vehicle just 8.5m long and 2.35m wide, making it ideal for Guernsey’s narrow roads. The buses are powered by the Driventic Vehicle Electrical Drive System (VEDS) and 354kWh batteries. Deputy Adrian Gabriel, President of the States of Guernsey’s Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure, said: “Greenhouse gas emissions from road transport have gradually reduced over time, but on island
transport is still the largest contributor of emissions. Introducing two electric buses will not only enable us to reduce Guernsey's emissions, but it will also reduce ongoing operating and maintenance costs.” Shaun Millar, National Account Manager for Alexander Dennis, added: “We look forward to supporting the ongoing operation with insights from our comprehensive AD Connect telematics to help maximise efficiency and lay the foundation for further electrification of Guernsey’s bus fleet.” Owned by the States of Guernsey, the buses are operated by the government’s partner Stagecoach, which took over the contracted running of the island’s bus services in 2025.