The city of Green Bay unveils its first battery electric bus ahead of the NFL Draft, April 21, 2025. PC: Fox 11 Online
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The city of Green Bay unveiled its first battery electric bus ahead of the NFL Draft.
The new bus will be used on the popular downtown to Titletown route during Green Bay’s largest event this week.
It went into service Monday.
Manufactured by U.S. company Gillig, this zero-emission bus marks a significant milestone in Green Bay’s commitment to sustainable transportation.
This first battery electric bus is part of a phased transition, with plans to acquire three additional buses in 2026 and two more in 2027, supported by state and federal grants.
Each electric bus costs approximately $1.2 million. The transition is expected to lower long-term operating costs and reduce environmental impacts.
Funding for the bus was secured through federal grants, including the Surface Transportation Block Grant, as part of the city’s broader “Clean Energy Green Bay Plan,” which aims for 100% renewable energy and community-wide carbon neutrality by 2050.
The bus batteries will take about 3-4 hours to charge.
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