Blue Bird • All Electric • In Stock at Ross Bus
Blue Bird All Electric
America's Most Trusted Electric School Bus
Since 1927, Blue Bird has sold more than 550,000 school buses — and pioneered electric school bus technology since 1994. Now with Cummins PowerDrive™ and up to 120 miles of range, going electric has never been more practical.
Why Go Electric
Four Reasons to Go All Electric
Blue Bird's electric school buses deliver zero emissions, quieter operation, lower operating costs, and proven safety — all while protecting the planet children ride to school on.
Zero Emissions
Blue Bird's electric school buses produce zero emissions, ensuring an even cleaner and healthier environment for our children and our planet — while meeting the strictest environmental standards.
35¢ Savings Per Mile
On average, electric buses save 35 cents per mile compared to traditional diesel. Add in federal and state grants, and the total cost of ownership makes going electric the smart financial decision.
Maintenance Free Motor
No engine oil changes, no spark plugs, no transmission maintenance. Blue Bird's electric motor is virtually maintenance-free — and with regenerative braking, brake pads last significantly longer too.
Cummins PowerDrive™ 7000 • TM4® SUMO™ Motor
Up to 120 Miles Per Charge
Blue Bird's electric buses are designed for real-world routes — both urban and rural. With Cummins PowerDrive™ integrated telematics and TM4 SUMO motor technology, you can manage your entire fleet throughout its lifetime.
- Up to 120 miles on a single charge (varies by terrain, HVAC, driving habits)
- Regenerative braking captures energy and sends it back to the battery pack
- Activates instantly when you lift your foot off the accelerator
- Works seamlessly with Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Integrated telematics control software for fleet management
- 3–8 hour charge time depending on infrastructure
Safety is Always #1
Built Safer Than the Standard
Blue Bird has been trusted to transport the world's most precious cargo since 1927. Every electric bus comes standard with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and a backup camera — and meets or exceeds U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Colorado Rack Test Certified
Verifies structural integrity in a rollover — ensuring all pushout windows and emergency exits remain fully functional after a crash.
Kentucky Pole Test Certified
Confirms interior panels will not separate or expose sharp edges in a rollover — protecting every passenger.
Hill-Hold Feature
Prevents the bus from rolling backward on an uphill slope when the driver removes their foot from the pedals.
Bendix® ESP® Electronic Stability Control
Full stability system recognizes and assists in the widest range of driving conditions — standard on every unit.
Driver First Design
Easy Transition to Electric
Maintenance-Free Driving
Blue Bird's electric motor requires no oil changes, no air filter replacements, no spark plugs, no transmission maintenance — and brake pad intervals are significantly longer thanks to regenerative braking. Your mechanic will thank you.
- No engine oil changes
- No engine air filter changes
- No smog checks or testing
- No spark plug, glow plug, or coil replacements
- No transmission maintenance
Designed for Driver Comfort
Some electric buses can be challenging to navigate at low speeds — but not Blue Bird. Our electric creep feature lets drivers take their foot off the brake to maneuver and park at low speeds, even in reverse. No feathering the accelerator required.
Blue Bird Energy Services
We Handle Every Step
Transitioning your fleet to electric can be complex — but Blue Bird Energy Services provides a full suite covering planning, infrastructure, deployment, and end-of-life. We're with you through every mile.
Funding & Grants
Infrastructure
V2G / V2X
Service & Support
Blue Bird Electric Buses
Technical Specifications
- Charge Time
- 3–8 hours (Level 2 or DC Fast Charger)
- Range
- Up to 120 miles on a single charge
- Propulsion System
- Cummins PowerDrive™ 7000
- Motor
- TM4® SUMO™
- Vision Electric Capacity
- Up to 77 passengers
- All American RE Electric Capacity
- Up to 84 passengers
- Vision Electric GVWR
- Up to 33,000 lbs.
- All American RE Electric GVWR
- Up to 36,000 lbs.
- Electronic Stability Control
- Bendix® ESP® — Standard on every unit
- Hill-Hold
- Standard — prevents rollback on inclines
- Backup Camera
- Standard on every unit
- Telematics
- Cummins PowerDrive™ integrated fleet management
- Regenerative Braking
- Standard — extends range and reduces brake wear
- Driver Creep Mode
- Electric creep for easy low-speed maneuvering
- Safety Certifications
- Colorado Rack Test, Kentucky Pole Test — Standard
- V2G Technology
- Vehicle-to-grid — sell stored energy back to the grid
- Federal Standards
- Meets/exceeds U.S. FMVSS and CMVSS
- First Electric Bus
- Blue Bird pioneered electric school buses in 1994