Wrightbus
GB Kite Electroliner Single Deck BEV
Electric bus · M3 · Updated 2026-08
Wrightbus's single-deck companion to the StreetDeck — class-leading 587km range with 528kWh battery, 380kW rapid charging and built at the same Ballymena plant. Suited to Ireland's longer interurban and commuter routes.
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587WLTP range km528kWh battery
452Real range kmIrish conditions est.
380Max DC kWFast charging
20.0s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€590,000PriceInc. 23% VAT
€672Motor tax/yrM3 bus rate
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 528 kWh |
| WLTP range | 587 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~452 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 20.0s |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Torque | 2,200 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 380 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 22 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Seats | 45 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 12,000 mm |
| Width | 2,550 mm |
| Height | 3,250 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 600,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Wrightbus highlights
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NTA fleet partner
Wrightbus is supplying Electroliner buses under NTA's 800-bus order
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Northern Ireland manufacturer
Wrightbus manufactured in Ballymena, Co. Antrim
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Double and single deck
StreetDeck (double-deck) and GB Kite (single-deck) EV options
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€590,000
Guide price€590,000
Motor tax €672/yr
| Estimated annual running costs (80,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€17,270 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€35,260 |
| Motor tax | €672/yr |
| Saving vs diesel equivalent (€1.65/L) | ~€35,530/yr |
💡 Fuel savings:
At €0.24/kWh depot charging rate vs diesel at €1.65/L, annual fuel savings on the GB Kite Electroliner at 80,000km are typically ~€35,530, based on the estimate above — actual savings vary with route profile and driving conditions.
🚘 GB Kite Electroliner — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price |
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| GB Kite Electroliner 442kWh Standard Range |
442kWh · 483km | €565,000 |
| GB Kite Electroliner 528kWh Extended Range |
528kWh · 587km | €590,000 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Business buyers: BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 applies in 2026. Always verify with dealer.
🇮🇪 GB Kite Electroliner on Irish routes
Route range analysis for typical Irish city, regional and depot-return bus operations.
🏙️ City circular route (daily)
200km · Depot return
✅ Comfortably within daily range
🛣️ Intercity Dublin → Cork
260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 192km remaining
🛤️ Intercity Dublin → Galway
220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 232km remaining
🏘️ Commuter route (Cork suburbs)
120km · Daily return
✅ Single charge — 332km remaining
🏫 School bus daily route
60km · /day
✅ Single charge — 392km remaining
🌙 Night service depot return
150km · Overnight
✅ Possible on one charge
Based on ~452km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the GB Kite Electroliner right for you?
| City circular route (200km/day) | ✅ Single charge |
| Intercity service | ✅ Direct route possible |
| Passenger capacity | ✅ 45 seats |
| SEAI purchase grant | ⚠️ Not applicable (M3 bus) |
| ZEHDV funding | ✅ 30–60% of price differential vs. diesel, via Dept. of Transport |
| Depot overnight charging | ✅ 50kW+ DC recommended |
| Fleet procurement (public sector) | ✅ Suitable |
| Motor tax | €672/yr |
💡 Best for: Intercity and longer single-deck routes.
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~72h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~48h |
| 🏢 22kW AC (0–100%) | ~24h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~444min |
| 🚀 380kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~58min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
🔌 Irish networks: Wrightbus StreetDeck and GB Kite Electroliner buses use CCS Combo 2 for DC charging — compatible with all major Irish commercial charging infrastructure.
Wrightbus electric buses are designed for overnight depot charging on 50–150kW DC infrastructure. Wrightbus is a Northern Ireland bus manufacturer with a strong NTA relationship — the StreetDeck Electroliner is part of the NTA's 800-bus electric fleet order.
Wrightbus electric buses are designed for overnight depot charging on 50–150kW DC infrastructure. Wrightbus is a Northern Ireland bus manufacturer with a strong NTA relationship — the StreetDeck Electroliner is part of the NTA's 800-bus electric fleet order.
📐 Dimensions & cargo
| Length | 12,000 mm |
| Width | 2,550 mm |
| Height | 3,250 mm |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 45 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 600,000 km |
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 600,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner Single Deck BEV
The Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner Single Deck BEV has an Irish list price of €590,000 (including 23% VAT). The range starts from €565,000 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner Single Deck BEV has a WLTP official range of 587km. In real-world Irish conditions — stop-start delivery routes, cold mornings and motorway runs with payload — expect approximately 452km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
There is no standard SEAI purchase grant for the Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner Single Deck BEV, since M3 buses fall outside SEAI's M1 car and N1 van schemes. The relevant support is the ZEHDV scheme (Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicles), administered by the Department of Transport via TII — not SEAI — calculated as 30–60% of the price differential versus the diesel equivalent (rate depends on enterprise size), subject to a rolling cap of €500,000 per undertaking per budgetary year. Public operators should also explore NTA (National Transport Authority) fleet decarbonisation grants and EU Connecting Europe Facility funding. See our ZEHDV grant guide for the application process.
The Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner Single Deck BEV has a WLTP range of 587km and an estimated operational range of 452km under typical Irish city conditions. For city circular routes returning to depot nightly, this comfortably covers 200–280km of daily service. Overnight depot charging on a 50–150kW DC charger is the recommended charging strategy.
The Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner Single Deck BEV supports up to 380kW DC and 22kW AC charging. For fleet operators, a dedicated depot charging station with 50–150kW DC per vehicle is standard. Overnight AC charging at 22kW provides a full charge in approximately 24 hours. ESB ecars Business, EZO Fleet and several other Irish suppliers provide depot charging solutions. SEAI infrastructure grants of up to 75% of installation costs may apply.
Wrightbus (Wrightbus Ltd) is a bus body manufacturer based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. The company produces the StreetDeck Electroliner (double-deck) and GB Kite Electroliner (single-deck) for public transport operators. Wrightbus is a key supplier to the NTA's electric bus fleet expansion, with a large order for Dublin Bus and other Irish operators.
The Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner Single Deck BEV supports up to 380kW DC and 22kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 72 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 444 minutes. At the maximum 380kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 58 minutes.
The Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner Single Deck BEV uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner Single Deck BEV is €672 per year — the applicable rate for this M3 large bus category. Bus and minibus motor tax in Ireland is based on passenger capacity and vehicle class, not CO₂ emissions. Confirm the exact rate for your registration with the local Motor Tax Office or at motortax.ie.
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