Here you can see the locations of Low, Ultra Low and Zero Emission Buses in the UK by location and powertrain technology. Use the map key to toggle through the different technology types. If you would like to suggest changes to the infromation displayed or have questions, please contact hello@zemo.org.uk.
Summary of low carbon buses in service in the UK
| Powertrain Type |
Number of Buses in Service |
| Hybrid |
4,572 |
| Battery Electric |
1025 |
| Biomethane |
377 |
| Micro-Hybrid |
2,552 |
| Hydrogen |
60 |
|
Flywheel Hybrid
|
20 |
| Plug-in Hybrid |
6 |
| Total Number of Low Carbon Buses (as of April 2021) |
8,612 |
Summary of Zero Emission Buses in UK
| Zero Emission Technology |
Number of Buses |
| Battery Electric |
1025 |
| Hydrogen |
60 |
Zero Emission Buses by Region
| Region |
Battery Electric Buses |
Hydrogen Buses |
| England |
909 |
42 |
| Scotland |
102 |
15 |
| Wales |
15 |
0 |
| Northern Ireland |
0 |
3 |
Zero Emission Buses by in England
| Region |
Battery Electric Buses |
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses |
| London |
645 |
20 |
| Nottinghamshire |
64 |
0 |
| North Yorkshire |
51 |
0 |
| Greater Manchester |
35 |
0 |
| West Midlands |
39 |
22 |
| Mersyeside |
12 |
0 |
| Sussex |
12 |
0 |
| Buckinghamshire |
10 |
0 |
| Surrey |
9 |
0 |
| Tyne & Wear |
9 |
0 |
| West Yorkshire |
14 |
0 |
| Wiltshire |
3 |
0 |
| Oxfordshire |
1 |
0 |
| East Midlands |
15 |
0 |
| Total |
909 |
42 |
Page last updated November 2021