Why Some Schools Are Hitting the Brakes on Electric Buses

School districts across the country have paused or delayed electric bus purchases due to high costs, battery range limitations, and maintenance challenges with current models. The vehicles typically cost significantly more upfront than diesel alternatives and require charging infrastructure that many districts have not yet built. Several districts reported that existing electric bus models cannot complete full daily routes without recharging, limiting their ability to replace the entire fleet of older buses.

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