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Annapolis transportation officials say first city electric buses arriving soon; charging infrastructure, range and funding discussed
Summary
The Annapolis Transportation Department told the Transportation Committee it expects delivery of two 30-foot battery-electric buses this month, described vehicle specs and funding shares, and outlined charging plans and service testing tied to the upcoming transit development plan.
Marcus Moore, Director of Transportation and Parking, told the Annapolis Transportation Committee that the city expects to take delivery of its first two 30-foot battery-electric buses “this month” as part of an ongoing fleet replacement plan. He said the buses seat about 22 passengers at peak, are ADA accessible and have a manufacturer-stated driving range of about 158 miles without air conditioning. Moore said fast charging for those buses takes about two hours.
The buses were ordered in December 2022, Moore said, and deliveries have taken roughly 18–24 months due to supply-chain issues. He also said staff received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) to piggyback on a Georgia state contract to procure two smaller cutaway-style electric vehicles intended…
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