Battery Electric Bus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

CTDOT currently has in inventory 61 Electric Buses across their fleet:

CTtransit Divisions: 55

Milford Transit District: 2

River Valley Transit: 2

Windham Regional Transit District: 2

Transitioning to Electric Buses from conventional diesel buses includes:

• Adequate planning to ensure the charging infrastructure is designed to support current and future deployments
• Purchasing all-new Battery Electric Bus models
• Upgrading charging infrastructure

The advantages to using Electric Buses compared to traditional diesel ones are:

• Clean and zero emissions
• Improve air quality
• Over its 12 year life can save up to $400,000 in fuel costs as compared to a diesel bus
• 3-4 times more efficient than diesel or natural gas buses
• Enhance connectivity and mobility options
• Reduce dependence on oil
• Reduces light-duty vehicle miles traveled