AXESS-BEB

A HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC BUS WITH REAL STREET CREDIBILITY.

Based on the proven Axess platform, the Axess Battery Electric Bus (BEB) is a true zero emission transportation solution. ElDorado National (California), Inc. (ENC) has partnered with Cummins Inc. the industry leader in heavy-duty bus propulsion systems. Cummins supports the electric propulsion system and batteries through over 600 distributors world-wide. The Axess-BEB is the perfect climate neutral mobility solution for transit, airport, university and other high demand applications.

  • > Zero corrosion - 100% 304 grade stainless steel body structure/composite exterior
  • > Cummins electric propulsion/battery system with proven support for the life of the bus
  • > Electrified accessories including air compressor, HVAC unit, cooling fans and power steering
  • > First heavy-duty low-floor bus offering FMVSS 209 certified 3-point passenger seat belts
  • > Proudly designed and built in the USA







DIFFERENT RIDES, BUT THE SAME BAR-SETTING STANDARDS.

No matter which ENC model you choose, over 40 years experience goes into every vehicle. We put our buses through the most rigorous testing in the industry. We meet or exceed all federal and state regulations. And don’t forget, after the sale, we have hundreds of service locations with thousands of trained technicians to keep you and your customers moving.

WHICH FLOORPLAN WOULD YOU LIKE?

All ENC buses are built with flexibility in mind. You can choose from any of these popular floorplan options, or we’d be happy to customize one to meet your individual needs.

MODEL

AXESS 32' BEB Low-Floor AXESS 35' BEB Low-Floor AXESS 40' BEB Low-Floor
MAXIMUM PASSENGER SEATING 29 35 41
LENGTH, BODY 380" 424" 484"
WIDTH, BODY 102" 102" 102"
HEIGHT, OVERALL 140" 140" 140"
WHEELBASE 168" 215" 275"
FRONT OVERHANG 94" 91" 91"
REAR OVERHANG 118" 118" 118"
APPROACH ANGLE (DEG) 8.7° 8.7° 8.7°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (DEG) 15° 12°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DEG) 8.7° 8.7° 8.7°
HEIGHT, FIRST STEP UNKNEELED 13.63" 13.63" 13.63"
HEIGHT, FIRST STEP KNEELED 10.63" 10.63" 10.63"
HEIGHT, INTERIOR @ FRONT AXLE 95" 95" 95"
HEIGHT, INTERIOR @ REAR AXLE 79" 79" 79"
STANDARD DOOR WIDTH, BETWEEN GRAB RAILS 34" 34" 34"
PASSENGER DOOR HEIGHT 79" 79" 79"
FMVSS 208 CERTIFIED PASSENGER SEAT BELTS Available Available Available
ADA WHEELCHAIR RAMP ACCESSIBILITY Front and/or Center Doors Front and/or Center Doors Front and/or Center Doors
HVAC Rear -Fully Electric Rear -Fully Electric Rear -Fully Electric
ALTOONA TESTED 12yr/500K 12yr/500K 12yr/500K

MODEL

AXESS 40' FC Low-Floor
CHASSIS ENC
WHEELBASE 275"
GVWR WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS 45,000 lbs
GAWR, FRONT WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS 15,660 lbs
GAWR, REAR WITH AMUMINUM WHEELS 28,640 lbs
TIRES 305/70R22.5
BODY CORNER TURNING RADIUS 44'
BASE ENGINE Electric Battery
ALTERNATE ENGINE TYPE Electric
OPTIONAL FUELS n/a
BASE TRANSMISSION HYBRIDRIVE
ALTERNATE TRANSMISSION n/a
SUSPENSION SYSTEM - FRONT/REAR Full Air Ride; Two Bag Front, Four Bag Rear
AIR BRAKES Air disc brakes with regenerative braking technology
FRONT AXLE Arvin Meritor, drop I-beam front
REAR AXLE Conventional
STANDARD DIFFERENTIAL RATIO 5.38
MULTIPLEX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM I/O controls G5 multiplex electrical system
DRIVE SYSTEM Cummins BES Systems
BATTERIES Cummines NMC
BATTERY PACK CAPACITY 444kWh or 518 kWh

TECHNICAL SPECS

32' MODEL 35' MODEL 40' MODEL
CHASSIS ENC - 304 Grade stainless steel ENC - 304 Grade stainless steel ENC - 304 Grade stainless steel
WHEELBASE 168" 215" 275"
GVWR WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS 45,000 lbs. 45,000 lbs. 45,000 lbs.
GVWR, FRONT WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS 16,400 lbs. 16,400 lbs. 16,400 lbs.
GVWR, REAR WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS 28,600 lbs. 28,600 lbs. 28,600 lbs.
TIRES 305/70R 22.5, LRL 305/70R 22.5, LRL 305/70R 22.5, LRL
BODY CORNER TURNING RADIUS 32' 4" 35' 8" 44' 4"
SUSPENSION SYSTEM - FRONT/REAR Multi-V Links Air Ride Multi-V Links Air Ride Multi-V Links Air Ride
AIR BRAKES Air disc brakes with ABS Air disc brakes with ABS Air disc brakes with ABS
FRONT AXLE Meritor FH 946 I-Beam Meritor FH 946 I-Beam Meritor FH 946 I-Beam
REAR AXLE Meritor 79000 Series Meritor 79000 Series Meritor 79000 Series
STANDARD DIFFERENTIAL RATIO 5.38:1 5.38:1 5.38:1
MULTIPLEX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM I/O Controls G5 I/O Controls G5 I/O Controls G5

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ENC Axess-BEB Bus Floorplans

AXESS 35' Low-Floor

ENC Axess-BEB Bus Floorplans

AXESS 40' Low-Floor