E450 EV
- Battery-electric vehicle
- Smooth, quick and quiet
- Elegant integration with batteries fully under the floor
- CARB certified
- Buy America Compliant
- Lightning Analytics gives insight into usage and efficiency
Monthly Fuel and Maintenance Costs
E450 Shuttle Bus (4,500 miles / month in California)
The Forest River Bus E450 EV is a versatile and trusted platform equipped by Lightning eMotors with a state-of-the-art electric drivetrain which provides a quiet, smooth and familiar driving experience that your drivers will love.
Available in 95-mile, 125-mile, and 155-mile range versions, this vehicle provides practical, reliable service while producing zero emissions on the road. Charging is simple and quick, with both Level 2 AC charging and DC Fast Charge available.
We use the highest-quality components available, including our thermally-managed batteries which deliver the best range, efficiency, and lifetime of any batteries on the market.
Specifications
- Base Chassis
- Ford E-450 Shuttle, Cutaway Chassis
- GVWR
- 14,500 lbs
- Wheelbase
- 158 in–190 in
- Charging Options
- Level 2 AC (13.2 kW) and DC Fast Charge (standard) (up to 80 kW) with J1772 CCS1 Combo
- Battery Capacity/Driving Range*
- 90–100 kWh / 80–110 miles
120–130 kWh / 110–140 miles
157+ kWh / 140–170 miles - Battery Capacity/Charge Time
- 90–100 kWh /
6.5 hours (Level 2 at 13.2 kW)
1.5 hours (DC Fast Charge) - 120–130 kWh /
7.5 hours (Level 2 at 13.2 kW)
2.0 hours (DC Fast Charge) - 157+ kWh /
10.5 hours (Level 2 at 13.2 kW)
3.0 hours (DC Fast Charge)
- Passenger Capacity**
- Up to 22 passengers or 16 passengers plus 2 wheelchairs (does not include driver)
- Maximum Speed
- 65 mph (electronically limited)
- Peak Power
- 241 HP (180 kw)
- Torque Rating
- 790 lb-ft / 1071 Nm (after transmission)
- Warranty
- Base Chassis: Ford standard warranty
- EV Conversion: Lightning eMotors standard warranty (Powertrain and battery 5‑year/100,000 miles)
- Analytics
- Preventive Maintenance
Range Analysis
Driver Behavior
* All-electric range can vary depending on route or drive cycle, environmental conditions, vehicle or equipment configurations, and driver behavior. Estimate is based on computer modeling.
** Payload and passenger capacity can vary and depend on vehicle wheelbase, seating configuration,
and other characteristics or features as delivered by the OEM or chassis manufacturer.
Equipment added to the base chassis by aftermarket upfitters or equipment installers may also affect payload and passenger capacity.
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Zero emissions means cleaner air in your community
Regenerative braking dramatically reduces brake wear
Reduced vehicle downtime with no emission testing
Save money on fuel costs of electric buses
Fewer parts means lower maintenance costs
Significant savings on operating costs