Lightning ZEV4™ Shuttle
The batteries are mounted between the frame rails for maximum safety and best weight distribution.
Lightning ZEV4™ Zero Emission Class 4 Shuttle Bus
The Lightning ZEV4™ shuttle bus provides reliable, quiet, emissions-free transportation for passengers in many applications, such as airport parking, college and corporate campuses, and senior communities.
By integrating our state-of-the-art electric powertrain into the trusted and widely-used GMC Savana 4500 / Chevrolet Express 4500 platform, the Lightning ZEV4 shuttle provides a quiet, smooth and familiar driving experience that your drivers – and passengers – will love.
With its 110-mile range, this vehicle provides practical, reliable service while producing zero emissions on the road. Charging is simple and quick, with both Level 2 AC charging and DC Fast Charge supported.
We use the highest-quality components available, including thermally-managed batteries which deliver the best range, efficiency and lifetime of any batteries in the market.
- Battery-electric vehicle
- Smooth, quick and quiet
- Engineered and built in the USA
- Elegant cabin integration with batteries between the frame rails and fully under the floor
- Lightning Insights provides understanding of usage and efficiency
Specifications
| Base Chassis | Chevrolet Express 4500 Cutaway or GMC Savana 4500 Cutaway |
| GVWR | 14,200 lbs |
| Minimum Wheelbase | 159 in, 177 in |
| Driving range* | up to 110 miles |
| Battery Capacity | 105 kWh |
| Charge Time | 6.7 hours 5% to 80% (Level 2 at up to 13.2 kW) 1.2 hrs 5% to 80% (DC Fast Charge at up to 80 kW) |
| Charging options | Level 2 AC (up to 13.2 kW) and DC Fast Charge (up to 80 kW) with J1772 CCS1 Combo |
| Passenger Capacity** | Up to 18 passengers with various layout options |
| Maximum Speed | 65 mph approx |
| Peak Power | 255 HP (190 kW) |
| Torque Rating (after transmission) | 1181 lb-ft (1602 Nm) |
| ADA lift available | Yes |
| Warranty | • Base Chassis: GM standard warranty • Electric powertrain and batteries: Lightning eMotors standard warranty (5 year / 60,000 miles) |
| Telematics: Lightning Insights | • Preventive Maintenance • Range Analysis • Driver Behavior • Charger management |
* All-electric range can vary depending on route or drivecycle, environmental conditions, vehicle or equipment configurations, and driver behavior.
** Payload and Passenger capacity can vary and greatly depend on vehicle wheelbase, seating configuration, and other characteristics or features as delivered by the OEM or chassis manufacturer. Equipment added to the base chassis by aftermarket upfitters or equipment installers could also affect Payload and Passenger Capacity.
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Our Lightning ZEV4 vehicles qualify for the Federal Transit Administration’s Buy America program, and the FAA’s Buy American program for airport improvements. |
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