Jouley Gen 2: The electric school bus
you’ve been waiting for.
The Saf-T-Liner® C2 Jouley® Gen 2 offers more of what you need to make daily routes smoother and operations more sustainable: enhanced performance, greater efficiency and a new, more versatile 219” wheelbase. And that’s just the beginning of how our latest electric school bus can help you make every mile matter even more.
With an innovative eAxle, along with double the battery voltage, the Jouley Gen 2 is designed to deliver more torque, acceleration and maneuverability. It’s an intelligently engineered school bus that’s ready to lead its class.
An innovative, integrated eAxle that’s designed for enhanced performance and power efficiency.
Passenger Capacity
Up to 81
Battery Energy
246 kWh standard battery capacity (largest standard battery capacity)
Wheelbase
219″
Additional wheelbase options coming in 2026
Electric System
DC POWER
- 295 peak horsepower, 750 ft-lb of torque
- 0-60 mph acceleration in 49 seconds depending on final drive rear axle ratio
- Standard SAE J1772 charging
- Vehicle-to-grid capability
- 2-speed transmission
- Liquid-cooled battery pack, motor and inverter
Range
Up to 150 miles
Charge Time
2-3 hours at a DC charging station*
We’ve been listening to your feedback to make the Jouley even better. The next generation of our electric school bus has all the features you’ve been waiting for.
- The 14Xe eAxle by Accelera delivers greater efficiency, simpler maintenance and powerful, dynamic driving performance.
- A more versatile 219” wheelbase makes it easier to maneuver in tight spaces and fit into service bays.
- An 800-volt battery system, along with the efficient eAxle, provides increased torque response and acceleration, plus support for the addition of more school bus components.
- Direct access to electrical components makes the Jouley Gen 2 easier to service.
- A new LCD instrument cluster elevates the driving experience, provides more information about vehicle operation and facilitates quicker diagnostics for service technicians.
- Safety-first construction
- Specialized battery packaging for increased safety
- Quiet operations eliminate driver distractions and increase awareness of what’s going on inside the bus
- Comes standard with Saf-T-Anchor Removable Seat (S.T.A.R.S.) mounting system
- Bendix® Intellipark® Electronic Braking system comes standard
- Full OEM vehicle performance
- Top speed of 75 mph (programmable)
- Regenerative braking (two wheels)
- No change to driver behavior required with automated drive cycles
- 246 kWh battery storage capacity
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Telematics system provides real-time fleet tracking, management and vehicle diagnostics
- Electronic control software interfaces with critical vehicle systems
- Includes fault detection and related management features
- Optimize battery economy while maintaining performance
- Electric buses pay for themselves over a lifetime
- Reduced cost of fuel. Electricity has the lowest and most stable operating cost of any fuel
- Less mechanical failure vs. traditional vehicles due to a simpler design
- Lower vehicle maintenance costs, including less frequent brake replacement, no engine oil changes and other savings
- All electric dual heating and cooling systems (body & drivetrain) with no auxiliary fuel-fired heaters
- Comprehensive vehicle monitoring via telematics
- Predictive and real-time vehicle diagnostics for fleet managers
- Sales and service team support
- Less maintenance / service procedures required
*To achieve advertised charging time, chargers must have an output of at least 60 kW
