MCV Evora

The MCV Evora (stylised as eVoRa; internal designation: MCV C113/C123/C133) is a single-decker bus bodywork produced by Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (MCV) since 2018, as the successor to the MCV Evolution.[1] The Evora is currently available on Volvo B8RLE and Volvo B5LH chassis.[2]

MCV Evora
An Evora on a B8RLE classis, owned by JJ Kavanagh and Sons
Overview
ManufacturerMCV
Production2018–present
Body and chassis
Doors1 or 2 doors
Floor typeLow floor
Low entry
ChassisVolvo B8RLE
Volvo B5LH
Powertrain
CapacityUp to 49 seated
Dimensions
LengthC113 - 10.8m
C123 - 12.2m
C133 - 12.9m
Chronology
PredecessorMCV Evolution

In terms of styling, the Evora shares many features with the MCV EvoSeti double-decker bus, particularly the styling of the front and rear panels. The 12.2-metre model on Volvo B8RLE chassis has a capacity for up to 46 seats and 95 passengers including standing passengers. The Evora is also available on the shorter, 10.8-metre B8RLE chassis.[2]

Operators

Uno were the first customer for the Evora, ordering six for their Hertfordshire routes, including the 610, in early 2018.[3] Uno later took delivery of two more Evoras in August 2021.[4] JJ Kavanagh and Sons became the first operator of the Evora in Ireland, taking delivery of three examples in early 2018,[5] which was followed by the delivery of two Evoras to Slieve Bloom Coach Tours' Townlink Express operation in late 2019.[6]

The MCV Evora is popular with independently-run bus companies. Significant operators include Sanders Coaches in Norfolk, who took delivery of 10 Evoras, six of these 10.8m examples, between 2021 and 2023,[7][8][9] while in Lanarkshire, 20 Evoras were delivered to Whitelaws of Stonehouse throughout 2021 and 2022,[10][11][12] and nine Evoras were delivered to JMB Travel of Wishaw in May 2022.[13] Other independent operators who have taken delivery of Evoras include York Pullman,[14] Pulhams Coaches,[15] Bland's of Rutland,[16] Celtic Travel,[17][18] Reliance Motor Services and Safeguard Coaches.[19][20] Lothian Buses are also a large operator of Evoras, introducing a fleet of 30 12.9m examples into service in January 2021, intended for service on route 30.[21][10]

The Stagecoach Group is another large operator of Evoras. Stagecoach South Wales were the first Stagecoach subsidiary to purchase Evoras, taking eight for the TrawsCymru network in 2019, while Stagecoach East have bought six for services on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.[22] Stagecoach Highlands first received 25 Evoras for service contracts on the Orkney Islands in October 2021, with five of these being short 10.8m examples,[23][24] and later took delivery of eleven Evoras, two of these being 10.8m examples, for use on the Isle of Skye in November 2022.[25] Elsewhere in the Scottish Highlands, The Highland Council took delivery of six Evoras in December 2022, which are to be used on council-operated public and school bus services in the region from January 2023.[26]

Arriva UK Bus ordered their first Evoras in 2021, with Arriva Midlands taking on 14 10.8m examples on Volvo B8RLE chassis in November for the Luton to Dunstable Busway.[27] Nine Evoras were delivered to Arriva Merseyside in January 2023, followed by 12 more Evoras for Arriva Buses Wales in February 2023 for services in Bangor.[28][29]

MCV Evoras have also been delivered for use on car park shuttle bus services at airports across the United Kingdom. Ten Evoras were delivered to Airport Parking and Hotels in 2023, with six 12.1m examples delivered for use Gatwick Airport and four 11.3m examples delivered for use at Manchester Airport.[30]

In Singapore, the Land Transport Authority purchased 50 MCV Evora-bodied Volvo B5LH buses for S$30 million (US$21.72 million). These buses were marketed as Volvo 7900 Hybrid buses and were rolled out into service in the second half of 2018.[31][32]

See also
  • Wright Eclipse 3, the Evora's main competitor for bodywork on Volvo B8RLE chassis
  • MCV Evolution 2, the Evora's predecessor, which remains in production on shorter, more lightweight bus chassis
  • MCV EvoSeti, the double-decker version of the Evora

References
  1. Jackson, Peter (26 February 2018). "MCV launches new Volvo B8RLE single-decker". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  2. "Versatile, high-capacity MCV Evora is unveiled". RouteOne. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  3. Procel, Amy (27 February 2018). "Uno orders new MCV Volvo single-decker fleet for Hertfordshire". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  4. "Uno continues fleet investment with two more Volvo MCVs". RouteOne. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  5. "J. J. Kavanagh takes MCV's new EvoRa". Buses. Stamford: Key Publishing. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  6. "A Bloom-ing marvellous service". Irish Trucker. Vol. 20, no. 1. Kells: Lynn Group Media. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  7. "Sanders Coaches takes four short Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras". routeone. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  8. "Two more Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras for Sanders Coaches". routeone. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  9. "Sanders takes Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora fleet to 10". routeone. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  10. Heels, Paul (19 May 2022). "A year of mixed fortunes". Buses. No. 807. Stamford: Key Publishing. p. 35. Retrieved 31 May 2022.(subscription required)
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  12. "Whitelaws finishes bus fleet overhaul with Volvo MCVs". routeone. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  13. "Nine new Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras join JMB Travel". RouteOne. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  14. "York Pullman". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  15. "Two Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora delivered to Pulham's". routeone. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  16. "Bland's takes second Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora delivery". routeone. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  17. "Celtic Travel's three MCV Evora-bodied B8RLEs". routeone. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  18. "Celtic Travel updates fleet with Asset Alliance Group". routeone. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  19. "Reliance Motor Services takes Volvo MCV Evora pair". routeone. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  20. Lidstone, John G.; et al. (15 November 2022). "In Fleet News this month". Buses. No. 813. Stamford: Key Publishing. p. 94. Retrieved 4 April 2023. New are 10.8m Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora B38F BV72 KOD and LF72 DUV, the first of their type in a fleet that previously standardised on Optare diesels.(subscription required)
  21. "Lothian Buses to launch new Volvo MCV fleet". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  22. "Fresh off the Line – Volvo B8RLE". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  23. MacDonald, Sandy (9 June 2021). "Stagecoach orders new fleet for new Orkney contracts". Buses. Stamford: Key Publishing. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  24. "New buses to hit the road on Monday". The Orcadian. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  25. "Stagecoach Highlands takes 11 Volvo MCVs for Skye". routeone. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  26. "Highland Council in-house bus services to launch in January". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  27. "New Volvos for Luton busway as BSIP calls for zero-emission". RouteOne. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  28. Kendrick, Suzanne (3 February 2023). "New fleet of 12 Arriva Wales buses launched in Bangor". North Wales Chronicle. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  29. Lidstone, John G.; et al. (15 February 2023). "In Fleet News this month". Buses. No. 816. Stamford: Key Publishing. p. 73. Retrieved 1 April 2023. New Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora for Bootle depot are 3193-201, [...] the first of which entered service on January 22.(subscription required)
  30. "APH airport shuttle fleet adds 10 Volvo B8RLE MCV". routeone. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  31. "LTA to roll out 50 diesel hybrid buses by second half of 2018". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  32. "Breakthrough order of 50 Volvo hybrid buses to Singapore". Volvo Buses. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
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