Key lessons learned for this project
In 18 months of operation, the LimaEbus avoided 94 tons of CO2e emissions compared to a diesel bus or 107 tons of CO2e emissions compared to a gas bus. The project is considered part of the Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) to reduce carbon emissions. A clean public transport system is possible combining e-buses with Peru’s green energy mix.
The Lima e-bus costs 30% less to operate than a diesel bus and 17% less than a CNG bus while covering as many kilometers at the end of the day. Significant savings are generated by the lower costs for lifetime maintenance of electric buses compared to those of regular diesel or natural gas buses.
Electric utilities have a key role to play to further accelerate electrification. Enel X is proud to have supported Peruvian stakeholders on their path to achieve the energy transition.
The e-bus saves a third of the energy it needs to operate with its on-board innovative technology regenerative braking. It can also circulate as many kilometers as conventional technologies during the day. The e-bus shares its data in real time, which means that the operator can optimize its performance as well as passenger comfort. Electric buses also have very few technical failures.
Passengers have provided very positive feedback for the survey carried out as part of the replicability study. They believe that the e-bus provides a smoother drive and appreciate the fact that its operation is noiseless. The survey also revealed that 97% of passengers want to see more e-buses in the city of Lima and 43% consider that the most favorable feature is the air conditioning on board the e-bus.