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VMC Optimal is the market leader in the design, validation and manufacturing of zero-emission electric low-floor shuttle buses. Its VMC Optimal-EV provides a suite of low-floor vehicle configurations and equipment options that are quiet, ecologically efficient, and allow for seamless migration to a fully battery-electric fleet.
Key Electric Points:
- DC fast charging: the fastest, most efficient charging comes standard
- Battery capacity: 1132 kWh
- E450 Ford Chassis Platform
- Wide body for passenger comfort: 101.6″ (2.58m)
- Step-in height low-floor design: 11″ (280mm)
- Modesty panel and hand rails
- Passenger capacity: up to 21
- Level 2 charging capabilities, full charge in >8 hours with DC fast charging
Begin Your Electric Journey
We’re here when you’re ready to add electric vehicles to your fleet! Partner with Hoekstra Transportation for a consultative approach to purchasing your new or pre-owned electric vehicle. We’ll guide you through the most frequently asked questions, customization options, as well as leasing and fleet solutions to help you make the most informed choice.
Recent News
May 1, 2022 • By Kevin L. Matthews, Head of School Bus Electrification, First Student • Electric buses can be a great way to care for your students, their communities, and our environment,…
Electric school buses are sustainable, efficient and, well, somewhat expensive. To help ease the financial burden of going electric, the government is opening phase one of the Clean School Bus…
April 1, 2022 This content is brought to you by Thomas Built Buses. As with any other school bus purchase, it’s important to consider safety first when adding electric buses…
April 5, 2022 • by News/Media Release Leading national education and pupil transportation groups have formed the Electric School Bus Collaborative (E-SBC), aimed to incorporate more state and community perspectives about facilitating the transition to…