The Proterra ZX5 Electric Transit Bus

Electric buses have become more efficient than ever with the Proterra ZX5, the next evolution in zero-emission transit. The Proterra ZX5 is refined based on a decade of delivering the Catalyst — the most popular electric bus in North America. Since 2004, the EV industry has evolved toward full fleet electrification, and Proterra buses have evolved with it. Proterra’s fifth-generation vehicle, the ZX5 electric bus employs the same technology that broke the world record for longest EV range, with a purpose-built platform proven by 30+ million service miles. Made in the USA, the ZX5 features faster acceleration, industry-leading gradability, and the most battery storage on the road today for any 40-foot electric bus, offering a range of more than 300 miles per charge.Now you can make the shift to an electric fleet without compromising on vehicle performance.

Refined Body

Streamlined roof to accommodate additional battery packs

Reduced height to cover even more routes

Upgraded lights and windshield for increased visibility

Smoother Ride

New shocks for enhanced maneuvering

Advanced ride height system for faster kneeling

More ergonomic driver area for greater comfort

Built for Scale

Enhanced manufacturability for scaled production

Greater commonality across 35-foot and 40-foot platforms

Additional front charge port for flexible charging setup

ZX5 35-Foot Bus

Energy on Board Up to 492 kWh

Max Range-240 miles

MPGe-Up to 22

Peak Horsepower-322

Acceleration 0-20 mph-6.2 seconds

Seating Capacity-29

Charge Time-1.9 hours

ZX5 40-Foot Bus

Energy on Board-Up to 738 kWh

Max Range-340 miles

MPGe-Up to 20

Peak Horsepower-322

Acceleration 0-20 mph-6.5 seconds

Seating Capacity-40

Charge Time-2-3 hours