Meet the Brand: EVM UK
We catch up with Peter Flynn - Sales & Marketing Director from EVM UK to find out more about their brand and exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo, on stand V28
Tell us a bit about your company?
Founded in 2009, EVM UK has evolved from an ambitious start-up into a leading provider of innovative minibuses and coaches across the UK and Europe. The company began with a clear mission: to fill a gap in the passenger transport market by offering flexible, high-quality minibus solutions tailored to the unique needs of operators.
EVM UK's founders recognised an opportunity to create versatile, durable vehicles that could meet the demands of a variety of sectors, including public transport, corporate travel, private hire, and more. Through hard work and a dedication to innovation, EVM quickly earned a reputation for delivering reliable, custom-built transport solutions.
Today, operating out of its state-of-the-art facility in West Sussex, EVM designs, manufactures, and supplies a wide range of minibuses and coaches that combine advanced technology, comfort, and efficiency. The company's vehicle range has grown to cater to a broad market, from luxury travel to community and school transport.
A key to EVM's success has been its customer-centric approach. The company works closely with operators to ensure that each vehicle is tailored to their specific needs, offering custom configurations and high levels of aftercare service. This commitment to customer satisfaction has helped EVM UK become a trusted partner for transport operators throughout Europe.
Now, with over a decade of experience, EVM UK continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the passenger transport industry, delivering high-quality vehicles that combine performance, safety, and sustainability.
Tell us about your latest product(s), service(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand?
Visitors to EVM UK's stand can look forward to an exciting lineup of products and innovations, showcasing the very best in passenger transport solutions. With a broad range of vehicles on display, we are proud to offer a diverse selection that caters to a variety of markets, including luxury travel, community transport, school services, and private operators.
Among the highlights are several vehicles from leading brands like EVM, AOS Isuzu, Ferqui, Altas, Carbus, Tremonia, Bus Concept, and Forveda, all of which are designed with a strong focus on efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. Visitors will get to see both diesel and electric models, offering eco-friendly alternatives that meet the growing demand for low-emission transport solutions.
A key highlight this year is the introduction of Ferqui models to the UK market, offering versatile options for operators looking for reliable and efficient mid-size coaches. These Ferqui vehicles combine excellent build quality with stylish design, making them ideal for sectors like private hire, tours, and school services. With these new additions, we're broadening our product lineup to offer even more choices to our customers.
What makes this year's stand even more exciting is the introduction of newly refreshed vehicles, which have undergone significant makeovers. These vehicles now feature sleeker designs, enhanced interiors, and improved passenger comfort, making them more attractive to operators who are focused on providing a premium experience.
We will be showcasing customisable vehicles for operators needing bespoke solutions, such as minibuses for schools and councils or luxury coaches for high-end travel operators. These vehicles are built with the latest safety features, modern infotainment systems, and ergonomic seating, ensuring a superior travel experience for all passengers.
Visitors will have the opportunity to speak with our expert team, who will be on hand to discuss each vehicle's unique features, customisations, and after-sales support.
Why is exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo 2024 an unmissable opportunity for you?
Exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo 2024 is an unparalleled opportunity for EVM UK to showcase our latest range of vehicles and innovations to a global audience. As one of the largest and most influential trade events in the bus and coach industry, the Expo provides a unique platform to connect with key decision-makers, industry leaders, and potential customers from across the transport sector.
By exhibiting, we gain direct access to a wide range of stakeholders, including public transport authorities, private operators, schools, councils, and community organisations, all looking for cutting-edge solutions to meet their transport needs. With vehicles from EVM, AOS Isuzu, Ferqui, Altas, Carbus, Tremonia, Bus Concept, and Forveda, we have a diverse offering designed to appeal to this broad audience.
Furthermore, this event is the perfect platform to unveil our newly refreshed vehicles, highlighting their enhanced features, comfort, and style. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate how EVM UK continues to innovate and respond to evolving industry demands, particularly with our focus on sustainability, efficiency, and premium travel solutions.
EVM UK aims to boost our brand visibility and open up opportunities for long-term partnerships and business growth. The Expo is not just about showcasing products - it's about building relationships and securing a future in the ever-evolving passenger transport industry. In short, exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo 2024 is essential for us to reinforce our industry leadership and drive future success.
Transport UK London Bus Electroliners funded by Asset Alliance
Transport UK London Bus has seen the arrival of 12 Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner battery-electric single-deckers that have been financed by Asset Alliance Group.
The 10.9m buses each have 454kWh of energy storage and are on seven-year operating leases. They are in use on Transport for London (TfL) route R70 between Hampton and Twickenham and can carry up to 60 passengers.
Almost one-third of the Transport UK London Bus fleet of 900 is now battery-electric. The latest arrivals continue the business's procurement of such vehicles manufactured by Wrightbus.
Commercial Director Alastair Willis notes that the seven-year operating lease duration benefits the company as it aligns with the TfL contract length. The deal is the operator’s first deal with Asset Alliance Group.
The supplier "has impressed us, with Martyn Bellis and Anthony Jones listening and understanding our specific needs, proposing a flexible, competitive option at an attractive rate that does not tie us in long term,” adds Mr Willis.
The buses are to a high specification and have high-backed seats with additional padding, wood-effect flooring, and USB charging points. High-resolution passenger information displays are fitted and the driver benefits from a seat that is heated and cooled.
Mr Bellis, who is Asset Alliance Group Commercial Director for Coach and Bus, says: “We were pleased to be able to assist Transport UK London Bus with its ongoing transformation. This latest deal underlines the key role that Asset Alliance Group is playing in facilitating the uptake of electric buses in the capital on behalf of the major bus operators and TfL.”
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UNVI L24 midicoach on DAF XB underframe coming to UK market
UNVI and dealership Coachtraders will use Euro Bus Expo to debut a new L24 front-engined midicoach on the DAF XB chassis at 16,000kg GVW.
It will be built at 9.35m with a maximum of 35 seats or 37 in a more basic arrangement, and at 10.5m with space for 41 or 45 passengers.
PSVAR compliance will be available on each variant and manufacture of the first vehicles was well underway in late September. Coachtraders has already sold 16 of the type, Director Gordon Robertson advises.
While the L24 has echoes of a left-hand drive midicoach already built by UNVI, the model has been developed and uprated specifically for right-hand drive requirements.
The XB underframe will be powered by the Paccar PX-7 engine developing 257bhp in the shorter L24 and 287bhp in the longer variant. Power will be taken via a ZF PowerLine fully automatic gearbox.
Of the L24 midicoaches sold already, Mr Robertson advises that seven are for one customer. “We wanted to adapt the existing body, which is smaller, to suit our needs and the XB was the frontrunner for that,” he continues. “We will build the L24 only on the DAF for the UK market.”
The L24 acts as a replacement for Touring GT and Voyager GT bodies previously produced by UNVI on the Mercedes-Benz Atego. That chassis has been dropped from the line-up and when combined with the DAF underframe and automatic gearbox, dealer Coachtraders is confident of sales success for the newcomer.
Use of a 16,000kg base vehicle will bring 19.5-inch wheels, air suspension on the rear axle, a large fuel tank and excellent luggage capacity, Mr Robertson says. He adds that particular care at the design stage has gone into the entrance around the engine area.
In addition to the L24, Coachtraders expects to have other members of the UNVI small coach line-up present, including the M20 on Iveco Daily chassis as a replacement for the Compa, along with examples of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based products from both UNVI and Paramount Conversions.
Euro Bus Expo is the UK's only dedicated coach and bus trade show. To register for free tickets, visit the show website.