GreenPower Nano BEAST Type A Electric School Bus
McCandless Bus Center is proud to offer our customers GreenPower’s award-winning Nano BEAST Type A electric school bus. With a clean sheet design approach, optimal battery pack placement and weight distribution, this zero emissions school bus is able to accommodate a larger energy supply, deliver a longer range and set the new standard for zero-emission student transportation.
The Nano BEAST can seat up to 24 students with a class-leading range of up to 140 miles per charge. Learn More about what sets the Nano BEAST apart below.
Nano BEAST School Bus Features:
| Classification: Class 4, Type A | GVWR: 14,330 lbs. |
| Max Seating Capacity: up to 24 passengers | Length: 25 ft |
| Width: 92 inches | Height: 110 inches, 125 in. overall, 79 in. (interior) |
| Charging: - J1772, 19.2 kW AC -8hrs - DCFC, CCS-1, 60 kW, -2hrs - Wireless DC (option) 60 kW, -2 hrs |
Seating Configurations: Front-facing, wheelchair optional |
| Range: up to 140 miles | Fuel Economy: 48 mpge, 0.88 kWh/mi, 1.1 mi/kWh |
| Top Speed: 68mph | Motor Power: 150kW max |
| Transmission: Direct drive, no transmission | Battery Capacity: 118kWh |
| Battery Chemistry: LiFePO4 | Voltage: 576 V |
| Brake System: Disc front, drum rear | Tires: 215 / 75R / 17.5 (qty. 6) |
| HVAC: 39,239 BTU/h, front, rear, electric | Wheelbase: 170.25 inches |
| Design Life: 10 years | Frame / Body / Roof: Steel / Aluminum / Composite |
| Passenger Door: Electric | Floor Covering: Gerflor anti-slip transit-style flooring |
| Wheelchair Lift: Braunability Lift (Access Option) |
What Sets the Nano BEAST Apart
- Purpose-built on the EV Star platform to be an electric vehicle.- Single manufacturing entity for ease of warranty claims, service and overall customer experience.
- Vented HVAC system throughout vehicle.
Nano BEAST Purpose-Built on the EV Star Cab & Chassis Platform
- Proven reliability and efficiency in a wide variety of operational settings with more than 500 deliveries in North America.- Chassis and running gear passed the FTA Altoona Bus Testing program with one of the highest scores ever achieved.
- Full length flat floor for mobility and ease of seat configuration.
- Dual port charging as a standard feature. Wireless charging available as an option.
- Optimal battery placement to maximize interior space and provide for a low center of gravity.
Integrated Aluminum Body
The Nano BEAST features a seamlessly integrated aluminum body made from extruded aluminum manufactured by Constellium, a global manufacturer of aluminum rolled products, extruded products & structural parts based on a large variety of advanced alloys. Constellium primarily serves the aerospace, automotive and packaging sectors.Nano BEAST Warranty Information
GreenPower Motor Company warrants each Nano BEAST school bus to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service within the limits identified below*:Structure and body integrity against corrosion — 5 years
High-voltage battery system — 5 years/150K miles
Chassis structure — 3 years/250K miles
Drivetrain — 3 years/150K miles
Basic body structure — 3 years
Body and window frames against leakage — 2 years
Wheelchair lift system (Access option) — 2 years
HVAC system — 1 year
Exterior paint — 1 year
Complete bus — 1 year
*Warranty can vary by region, application and availability.