Orion E 16-seat Accessible
Mellor Orion E — the definitive fully low-floor accessible electric minibus for Irish county councils, school transport, Dial-A-Ride and disability services. Designed and built specifically for community transport operations.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 92 kWh |
| WLTP range | 160 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~125 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 15.0s |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Torque | 350 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 50 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 22 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Cargo volume | 500 L |
| Seats | 16 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 7,700 mm |
| Width | 2,100 mm |
| Height | 2,850 mm |
| Battery warranty | 5 years / 200,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
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💰 Irish pricing & incentives
| Estimated annual running costs (30,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€4,140 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€8,452 |
| Motor tax | €258/yr |
| Saving vs diesel equivalent (€1.65/L) | ~€1,800/yr |
🚘 Orion E — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Orion E 16-seat Accessible Standard |
92kWh · 160km | €98,000 |
| Orion E 22-seat High Capacity High Capacity |
92kWh · 147km | €104,000 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Business buyers: BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 applies in 2026. Always verify with dealer.
🇮🇪 Orion E on Irish routes
Route analysis for typical Irish shuttle and community transport operations.
Based on ~125km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Orion E right for you?
| Airport transfer route | ✅ Excellent |
| Hotel / corporate shuttle | ✅ Ideal |
| Passenger capacity | ✅ 16 seats |
| SEAI purchase grant | ⚠️ No standard scheme for M2 |
| Intercity shuttle route | ⚠️ Charge stop needed |
| School transport contract | ✅ Suitable |
| Overnight depot charging | ✅ 7.4kW–22kW wallbox |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~13h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~9h |
| 🏢 22kW AC (0–100%) | ~5h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~77min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
The Mellor Orion E is a purpose-built accessible electric minibus designed for community transport, school contracts and local authority operations. It supports overnight depot charging on standard CCS infrastructure.
📐 Dimensions & cargo
| Length | 7,700 mm |
| Width | 2,100 mm |
| Height | 2,850 mm |
| Cargo volume | 500 L |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 16 |
| Battery warranty | 5 years / 200,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Mellor Orion E 16-seat Accessible
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