Driving the new mobility era.
Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ is New Flyer’s next generation battery-electric, zero-emission bus. It is lighter, simpler, has longer range with better energy recovery and is smart city capable – making it the most advanced electric bus on the market.
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Built to rely on.
Having surpassed 15 million service miles with its battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE® and fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2™ buses, New Flyer has leveraged the best of zero-emission design, performance, research, and ingenuity to develop its newest electric bus, Xcelsior CHARGE NG™.
Floorplans
High-performance bus.
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Next generation high-energy batteries extend range up to 13%.
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Simpler
Advanced protective battery packaging designed for easy install and streamlined maintenance.
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Energy Recovery
New lightweight electric traction drive system with up to 90% energy recovery.
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A 40-foot electric bus can avoid up to 135 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) annually, which is what a traditional 40-foot clean diesel bus would emit per year.
New high-performing technologies.
Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ incorporates three distinct and new high-performing technologies:
- New battery packaging designed and developed by New Flyer
- Next generation, high-energy batteries
- Accelera™ by Cummins ELFA 3, a new innovative traction drive system
More efficient and streamlined battery enclosure.
High-grade Accelera™ by Cummins ELFA 3 traction system.
Next generation, high-energy batteries.
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Technology Explorer.
Take an interactive tour of the Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ bus system and features to learn how a battery-electric bus works.
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Electrical efficiency throughout.
Flexible Charging.
New Flyer buses are interoperable with charging equipment that supports all heavy-duty electric vehicles. You can customize your Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and charging solutions so you can develop the right ESS and infrastructure solution for your needs.
Charging options.
Fully accessible, easy access level boarding from curb to aisle.
SmartRider™, available on all Xcelsior® models, provides an unmatched accessibility experience for all passengers – enabling buses to kneel to variable heights and minimize the slope difference between a low-floor ramp and bus floor. SmartRider™ ramp achieves a 1:6 slope ratio with a self-leveling feature that can withstand up to 1000lbs.
Reduced operating costs.
New Flyer electrification technology lowers operational costs and reduces emissions: With no engine, transmission, intake or exhaust, customers can save up to $125,000 in maintenance costs over the 12-year life of the bus.
Quiet in operation.
With the absence of a traditional internal combustion engine and its related mechanical and exhaust noises, passengers will love the significantly quieter ride provided by the nearly silent electric traction motor.
Dual-sided Boarding Option.
New Flyer offers an optional three-door configuration that includes a street-side door for bus rapid transit (BRT) application. Available on all Xcelsior® 40-foot and 60-foot buses, the three-door bus design ensures faster, more flexible BRT platform boarding and enhanced passenger experience.
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Benefits of dual-sided doors:
- A center median can become a platform with a single station for both directions
- Curb lanes are freed up, making for an uninterrupted flow of vehicle traffic along the right-side curbs
- Left-side doors bring new options for one-way streets or dedicated right-of-ways
- New designs for BRT stations are now possible with faster boarding and de-boarding
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Videos.
Quick measurements.
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*Passenger capacity shown reflects standard configuration. Capacity may change dependent on custom design and components used.
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Industry-leading range capability.
* Range per FTA Altoona test protocol – HVAC.