Lion's all-electric type D school bus.

Sustainable school transportation has never been this big.

The LionD offers the biggest seating capacity in the Lion school bus line-up, while still providing a more sustainable and safe transportation solution for your students and drivers.

Its 18″ wide aisle, increadible forward visibility and composite body combine for enhanced safety and comfort inside and outside the bus, as well as optimal operational efficiency and repairs.

The biggest school bus in the Lion line-up is here.

  • First Lion bus to feature Lion’s driver-centric cockpit.
  • 18″ aisle for imporved safety with better easy of entry and exit for strudents and drivers.
  • Two spacious overhead driver storage compartments.
  • One-piece, seamless fiberglass roof that practically negate potential leak points.
  • Composite body that help cab temperature management.
  • Modular skirt design which facilitate repair.
  • Rear suspension air ride.
  • Exterior charge status indicator lights.
  • Premium LED headlights.

Specs & Dimensions

Electric Powertrain

Top Speed – 60 mph | 95 km/h

Maximum Power – 250 kW | 335 HP

Maximum Torque – 1,800 ft-lb | 2,500 Nm

Range – Up to 150 miles | 250 km

Battery capacity – Up to 210 kWh

Motor & Invertor – SUMO MD | Dana TM4

Transmission – Direct drive | No transmission

Charging Time* – Minimum 2.5 hours

Plug-in Charging location – Passenger side & rear

*Charging time to 80% SOC @ max power.

Front Axle – Up to 16,000 lbs. | 7,257 kg

Rear Axle – Up to 21,000 lbs. | 9,545 kg

Suspension

Front | Spring suspension

Rear | Air ride

Braking Air brakes

Capacity – Up to 83 passengers

Vehicle Length – 471 in. | 1,196 cm

Vehicle Width – 102 in. | 259 cm

Vehicle Height – 124 in. | 315 cm

Wheelbase – 252 in. | 640 cm

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating – 37,000 lbs. | 16,782 kg

A complete set of EV services dedicated to your fleet's success.

Contact us to learn more about the LionD.