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.
With 2 wheelchair locations
Industry-leading range
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™.
Narrow A-pillars increase visibility for the driver.
Industry’s first electronic instrument panel with LCD display can be programmed for customer specific messages or graphics.
Recessed overhead control panel provides access to the controls and instrumentation and gives the overall area a clean appearance.
Industry’s first LED headlights have better visibility, and can accommodate many of today’s bike racks with no interference.
SmartRider™ provides unmatched accessibility and kneeling to variable heights with less than 10″ step height when fully kneeled. The SmartRider™ ramp can achieve a 1:6 slope ratio with a self-leveling feature and is rated up to 1000 lbs.
Distance between streetside and curbside wheel wells is 34″, providing a wider and more accessible pathway for people with disabilities.
Narrow window posts (5″) and larger windows with low window line (42.5″ in height) for greater visibility.
Angled rear step designed for natural ingress/egress of passengers.
Fiberglass side panels are continuous, resulting in fewer exterior seams, better aesthetics, improved manufacturability, better protection against water intrusion, and less body movement which minimizes rattles or leaks as the vehicle ages.
Hinged corner pillars for easy access to components and systems for regular maintenance.
Mirrors and camera screens enable the driver to see all the way to the rear of the bus and monitor the rear exit door from inside.
Narrow A-pillars increase visibility for the driver.
Industry’s first electronic instrument panel with LCD display can be programmed for customer specific messages or graphics.
Recessed overhead control panel provides access to the controls and instrumentation and gives the overall area a clean appearance.
Industry’s first LED headlights have better visibility, and can accommodate many of today’s bike racks with no interference.
SmartRider™ provides unmatched accessibility and kneeling to variable heights with less than 10″ step height when fully kneeled. The SmartRider™ ramp can achieve a 1:6 slope ratio with a self-leveling feature and is rated up to 1000 lbs.
Distance between streetside and curbside wheel wells is 34″, providing a wider and more accessible pathway for people with disabilities.
Narrow window posts (5″) and larger windows with low window line (42.5″ in height) for greater visibility.
Angled rear step designed for natural ingress/egress of passengers.
Fiberglass side panels are continuous, resulting in fewer exterior seams, better aesthetics, improved manufacturability, better protection against water intrusion, and less body movement which minimizes rattles or leaks as the vehicle ages.
Hinged corner pillars for easy access to components and systems for regular maintenance.
Mirrors and camera screens enable the driver to see all the way to the rear of the bus and monitor the rear exit door from inside.
Narrow A-pillars increase visibility for the driver.
Industry’s first electronic instrument panel with LCD display can be programmed for customer specific messages or graphics.
Recessed overhead control panel provides access to the controls and instrumentation and gives the overall area a clean appearance.
Industry’s first LED headlights have better visibility, and can accommodate many of today’s bike racks with no interference.
SmartRider™ provides unmatched accessibility and kneeling to variable heights with less than 10″ step height when fully kneeled. The SmartRider™ ramp can achieve a 1:6 slope ratio with a self-leveling feature and is rated up to 1000 lbs.
Distance between streetside and curbside wheel wells is 34″, providing a wider and more accessible pathway for people with disabilities.
Narrow window posts (5″) and larger windows with low window line (42.5″ in height) for greater visibility.
Angled rear step designed for natural ingress/egress of passengers.
Fiberglass side panels are continuous, resulting in fewer exterior seams, better aesthetics, improved manufacturability, better protection against water intrusion, and less body movement which minimizes rattles or leaks as the vehicle ages.
Hinged corner pillars for easy access to components and systems for regular maintenance.
Mirrors and camera screens enable the driver to see all the way to the rear of the bus and monitor the rear exit door from inside.
Next generation high-energy batteries extend range up to 13%.
Advanced protective battery packaging designed for easy install and streamlined maintenance.
New lightweight electric traction drive system with up to 90% energy recovery.
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.
Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ incorporates three distinct and new high-performing technologies:
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.
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.
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.
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.
