Low Emission Bus Certificates

The list below contains the vehicles that have demonstrated through the LUB test cycle at least a 15% GHG WTW saving compared with a diesel bus of the equivalent passenger capacity. The WTW GHG emissions are calculated through addition of well-to-tank emissions and measured tailpipe or (tank-to-wheel) emissions. This combined well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions are compared with a the baseline performance of a Euro V diesel bus of equivalent passenger capacity.

Certificates are updated annually in line with the publication of UK greenhouse gas carbon emission factors by the Department for Energy and Environment. The last update occurred on the 18th June 2018.

For Biomethane buses, the tank-to-wheel or tailpipe emissions (g CO2e /km) are calculated using the TTW factor from the UK Government's Greenhouse Gas Reporting: Conversion Factors 2016, which excludes the CO2 emissions when biomethane is burnt as it is assumed that this is absorbed from the atmosphere as the biomass (plant) grows.

Visit our Well-to-Tank page for more information on the factors used in calculating the total Well-to-Wheel CO2e emissions of LEB certified models.

Bus Service Operators Grant LCEB incentive

Low Emission Buses qualify for the BSOG LCEB 6 pence/km operational support from the Department for Transport. BSOG is only awarded to buses running on local bus services, accessible by the public. LEB and LCEBs running on private services are not entitled to receive the BSOG LCEB 6p/km incentive.

Zemo Partnership has assessed how modifications to vehicle specification, which impact vehicle weight, affect the validity of the LEB certificates. The use of an adjustment formula will enable manufactures to correct CO2 figures and award LEB certificates for LEBs.

View the manufacturers below to see their Low Emission Bus vehicles & corresponding certificates:

Mercedes Citaro Hybrid

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Efficient Diesel
Passenger capacity: 84
Fuel: Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 15%
WTW greenhouse gas emissions: 1079.2
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 12.8

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Mellor Coachcraft

Strata

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Efficient Diesel
Passenger capacity: 30
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 35%
WTW greenhouse gas emissions: 508.8 g CO2e/km
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 17 g CO2e / pass km

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EVM

Cityline Sprinter

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Efficient Diesel
Passenger capacity: 22-27
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 33%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 21.4 g CO2e / pass km

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Optare

Solo EV

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Pure Electric
Passenger capacity: 55
Fuel: UK Grid Electricity
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 69%
Zero emissions range: 183.7 km
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 5.6 g CO2e / pass km

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Metrocity

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Efficient Diesel
Passenger capacity: 64
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 19%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 13.6 g CO2e / pass km

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MetroDecker

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Efficient Diesel
Passenger capacity: 99
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 23%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 11.0 g CO2e / pass km

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Solo

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Efficient Diesel
Passenger capacity: 41
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 16%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 17.7 g CO2e / pass km

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Scania

ADL 300

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Biomethane
Passenger capacity: 70
Fuel: Biomethane - Gas Bus Alliance
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 82%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 3.0 g CO2e / pass km

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ADL E400

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Biomethane
Passenger capacity: 86
Fuel: Biomethane
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 84%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 2.42 g CO2e / pass km

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MAN

EcoCity

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Biomethane
Passenger capacity: 70
Fuel: Biomethane 
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 82%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 3.0 g CO2e / pass km

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Volvo

B8RLE

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Efficient Diesel
Passenger capacity: 90
Fuel: Diesel 
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 16%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 12.2 g CO2e / pass km

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7900 EV

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Pure Electric
Passenger capacity: 83
Fuel: UK Grid Electricity 
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 65%
Zero emissions range: 39.29 km
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 5.3 g CO2e / pass km

Certificates for UK grid electricity and renewable electricity:

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7900 PHEV

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Plug-in Hybrid
Passenger capacity: 80
Fuel: UK Grid Electricity / Pump Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 50%
Zero emissions range: 8.1 km
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 7.6 g CO2e / pass km

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7900H

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Hybrid
Passenger capacity: 81
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel 
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 36%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 9.6 g CO2e / pass km

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B5HL

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Hybrid
Passenger capacity: 95
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel 
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 37%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 9.2 g CO2e / pass km

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B8L

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Effecient Diesel
Passenger capacity: 134
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel
WTW saving compared to Euro VI diesel equivalent: 15%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 11.2 g CO2e / pass km

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BYD

eBUs 12m

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Pure Electric
Passenger capacity: 70
Fuel: UK Grid Electricity
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 62%
Zero emissions range: 452.7 km
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 6.1 g CO2e / pass km

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BYD ADL

Enviro200 EV

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Pure Electric
Passenger capacity: 90
Fuel: UK Grid Electricity
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 68%
Zero emissions range: 452.7 km
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 4.8 g CO2e / pass km

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Alexander Dennis

Enviro200 LEB Specification

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Efficient Diesel
Passenger capacity: 72
Fuel: Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 24%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 12.2 g CO2e / pass km

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Enviro400 SmartHybrid

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Hybrid
Passenger capacity: 99
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 22%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 11.1 g CO2e / pass km

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Enviro200 SmartHybrid

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Hybrid
Passenger capacity: 69
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 34%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 10.7 g CO2e / pass km

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Enviro400H

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Hybrid
Passenger capacity: 87
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 37%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 9.4 g CO2e / pass km

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Enviro400VE

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Plug-in Hybrid
Passenger capacity: 81
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel, Uk Grid Electricity
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 33%
Zero emissions range: 39.9 km
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 10.2 g CO2e / pass km

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Wrightbus

Streetlite H.E.V

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Hybrid
Passenger capacity: 69
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 34%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 10.8 g CO2e / pass km

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StreetDeck H.E.V

Status: LEB Certified

Technology: Hybrid
Passenger capacity: 65
Fuel: UK Pump Diesel
WTW GHG saving compared to Euro V diesel equivalent: 35%
Zero emissions range: n/a
WTW CO2e per passenger km: 9.5 g CO2e / pass km

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