The city of Annapolis announced the addition of two new battery-electric buses to its fleet, which will lower emissions.

The BYD 22-passenger vehicles are part of the city’s ongoing commitment to sustainable transit solutions and will replace two aging diesel-powered vehicles.

The procurement of the electric buses, including the associated EV charging infrastructure, is part of Mayor Gavin Buckley’s 100% electric mobility plan. The plan was approved by the Annapolis City Council in 2022 with a total investment of $1.53 million for two battery electric buses and one DC fast charging system.  The funds come from Maryland Department of Transportation – Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) grant funds in the amount of $768,867, Federal Transit Administration grant funds in the amount of $308,116, Anne Arundel County grant in the amount of $250,000, and City of Annapolis capital funds in the amount of $210,751.  

The electric vehicles will be integrated into the Annapolis fixed-route service.

“These electric buses represent a significant step toward creating a greener Annapolis,” said Mayor Buckley, who has been a vocal advocate for working to reduce the City’s carbon footprint, in a statement. “By replacing diesel buses with clean energy alternatives, we’re improving air quality, reducing noise pollution, and leading by example in our efforts to live more sustainably.”