MCV Evora

Low-floor bus bodywork on Volvo B8RLE and B5LH chassis

Motor vehicle

MCV Evora

Lothian Buses MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLE at Fort Kinnaird in May 2025

Overview
Manufacturer| MCV
Production| 2018–present
Assembly| El Salheya El Gedida, Egypt
Body and chassis
Doors| 1 or 2 doors
Floor type| Low floor
Low entry
Chassis| Volvo B8RLE
Volvo B5LH
Powertrain
Engine| Volvo D8K Euro VI
Volvo D5K
Capacity| Up to 49 seated
Transmission| ZF EcoLife 6AP200C 6-speed automatic[1]
Volvo I-Shift 12-speed
Dimensions
Length| C113 - 10.8 m (35 ft 5 in)
C123 - 12.2 m (40 ft 0 in)
C133 - 12.9 m (42 ft 4 in)
Width| 2.55 metres (8 ft 4 in)
Height| 3.0 metres (9.8 ft)
Curb weight| 10,800 kilograms (23,800 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor| MCV Evolution

The MCV Evora (stylised as eVoRa; internal designation: MCV C113/C123/C133) is a single-decker bus bodywork produced by Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (MCV) since 2018, as the successor to the MCV Evolution. The Evora is currently available on Volvo B8RLE and Volvo B5LH chassis.[2][1]

In terms of styling, the Evora shares many features with the MCV EvoSeti double-decker bus, particularly the styling of the front and rear panels. The 12.2-metre model on Volvo B8RLE chassis has a capacity for up to 46 seats and 95 passengers including standing passengers. The Evora is also available on the shorter, 10.8-metre B8RLE chassis.[2][1]

## Operators

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Stagecoach Highlands short wheelbase MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLE in Portree in October 2023 SBS Transit MCV Evora bodied Volvo B5LH hybrid electric bus in Tampines, Singapore in December 2024

Uno were the first customer for the Evora, ordering six for their Hertfordshire routes, including the 610, in early 2018.[3] Uno later took delivery of two more Evoras in August 2021.[4] JJ Kavanagh and Sons became the first operator of the Evora in Ireland, taking delivery of three examples in early 2018,[5] which was followed by the delivery of two Evoras to Slieve Bloom Coach Tours' Townlink Express operation in late 2019.[6]

The MCV Evora is popular with independently-run bus companies. Significant operators include Sanders Coaches in Norfolk, who took delivery of 10 Evoras, six of these 10.8 m (35 ft 5 in) examples, between 2021 and 2023,[7][8][9] while in Lanarkshire, 20 Evoras were delivered to Whitelaws of Stonehouse throughout 2021 and 2022,[10][11][12] and nine Evoras were delivered to JMB Travel of Wishaw in May 2022.[13] Other independent operators who have taken delivery of Evoras include York Pullman,[14] Pulhams Coaches,[15]Bland's of Rutland,[16] Vision Bus,[17] Celtic Travel,[18][19] Reliance Motor Services,[20] Safeguard Coaches,[21] and Centrebus subsidiary D&G Bus.[22]

The Stagecoach Group is another large operator of Evoras. Stagecoach South Wales were the first Stagecoach subsidiary to purchase Evoras, taking eight for the TrawsCymru network in 2019,[23][24] while Stagecoach East have bought six for services on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.[25] Stagecoach Highlands first received 25 Evoras for service contracts on the Orkney Islands in October 2021, with five of these being short 10.8 m examples,[26][27] with 11 Evoras delivered for use on the Isle of Skye in November 2022,[28] followed by an additional 20 delivered for use on the mainland during October 2023.[29] Elsewhere in the Scottish Highlands, The Highland Council took delivery of six Evoras in December 2022, which are to be used on council-operated public and school bus services in the region from January 2023,[30] while in November 2023, Isle of Lewis operator Lochs Motor Transport took delivery of a single 12.1 metres (40 ft) example.[31]

Arriva UK Bus ordered their first Evoras in 2021, with Arriva Midlands taking on 14 10.8m examples on Volvo B8RLE chassis in November for the Luton to Dunstable Busway,[32] with another 30 delivered during 2025.[33] Nine Evoras were delivered to Arriva Merseyside in January 2023, followed by 12 more Evoras for Arriva Buses Wales in February 2023 for services in Bangor.[34][35]

Lothian Buses are also a large operator of Evoras, introducing a fleet of 30 12.9 m (42 ft 4 in) examples into service in January 2021.[36][10]

MCV Evoras have also been delivered for use on car park shuttle bus services at airports across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Ten Evoras were delivered to Airport Parking and Hotels in 2023, with six 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in) examples delivered for use at Gatwick Airport and four 11.3 m (37 ft 1 in) examples delivered for use at Manchester Airport.[37] Seventeen Evoras were also delivered to Irish FirstGroup subsidiary Aircoach during 2023 for shuttle service use at Dublin Airport.[38]

In Singapore, the Land Transport Authority purchased 50 MCV Evora-bodied Volvo B5LH buses for S$30 million (US$21.72 million). These buses were registered SG3000T to SG3049D and were rolled out into service in the second half of 2018.[39] The B5LHs are operated by SBS Transit, SMRT Buses and Tower Transit. The buses are deployed on many bus routes around Singapore, such as 190.

## See also

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* Wright Eclipse 3, the Evora's main competitor for bodywork on Volvo B8RLE chassis
* MCV EvoSeti, the double-decker version of the Evora

## References

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1. ^ a b c Izatt, Andy (27 February 2018). "A deity evolves". Coach & Bus Week. No. 1331\. Peterborough. pp. 36–41. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
2. ^ a b "Versatile, high-capacity MCV Evora is unveiled". routeone. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
3. ^ Procel, Amy (27 February 2018). "Uno orders new MCV Volvo single-decker fleet for Hertfordshire". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
4. ^ "Uno continues fleet investment with two more Volvo MCVs". routeone. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
5. ^ "J. J. Kavanagh takes MCV's new EvoRa". Buses. Stamford: Key Publishing. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
6. ^ "A Bloom-ing marvellous service". Irish Trucker. Vol. 20, no. 1\. Kells: Lynn Group Media. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
7. ^ "Sanders Coaches takes four short Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras". routeone. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
8. ^ "Two more Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras for Sanders Coaches". routeone. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
9. ^ "Sanders takes Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora fleet to 10". routeone. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
10. ^ a b Heels, Paul (19 May 2022). "A year of mixed fortunes". Buses. No. 807\. Stamford: Key Publishing. p. 35. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
11. ^ "Whitelaws begins major purchase of Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora". routeone. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
12. ^ "Whitelaws finishes bus fleet overhaul with Volvo MCVs". routeone. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
13. ^ "Nine new Volvo B8RLE MCV Evoras join JMB Travel". routeone. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
14. ^ "York Pullman". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
15. ^ "Two Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora delivered to Pulham's". routeone. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
16. ^ "Bland's takes second Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora delivery". routeone. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
17. ^ Goh, Maxson (2025-05-06). "Dawsongroup delivers for Vision Bus". CBW. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
18. ^ "Celtic Travel's three MCV Evora-bodied B8RLEs". routeone. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
19. ^ "Celtic Travel updates fleet with Asset Alliance Group". routeone. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
20. ^ "Reliance Motor Services takes Volvo MCV Evora pair". routeone. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
21. ^ Lidstone, John G.; et al. (15 November 2022). "In Fleet News this month". Buses. No. 813\. Stamford: Key Publishing. p. 94. Retrieved 4 April 2023. "New are 10.8m Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora B38F BV72 KOD and LF72 DUV, the first of their type in a fleet that previously standardised on Optare diesels."
22. ^ "D&G Bus adds first of seven Volvo B8RLE MCVs for Nines route". routeone. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
23. ^ Izatt, Andy (25 June 2019). "MCV reaches 1000". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
24. ^ Robertson, Gina (4 July 2019). "First day for new buses on TrawsCymru routes". Brecon & Radnor Express. Brecon. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
25. ^ "Fresh off the Line – Volvo B8RLE". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
26. ^ MacDonald, Sandy (9 June 2021). "Stagecoach orders new fleet for new Orkney contracts". Buses. Stamford: Key Publishing. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
27. ^ "New buses to hit the road on Monday". The Orcadian. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
28. ^ "Stagecoach Highlands takes 11 Volvo MCVs for Skye". routeone. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
29. ^ "Stagecoach Highlands adds 20 more Volvo B8RLE MCV Evora". routeone. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
30. ^ "Highland Council in-house bus services to launch in January". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
31. ^ Halford, Paul (29 November 2023). "Lochs Motor Transport adds three vehicles". routeone. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
32. ^ "New Volvos for Luton busway as BSIP calls for zero-emission". routeone. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
33. ^ "Arriva invests £9.7 million in Luton Busway Volvo MCV fleet". routeone. 20 June 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
34. ^ Kendrick, Suzanne (3 February 2023). "New fleet of 12 Arriva Wales buses launched in Bangor". North Wales Chronicle. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
35. ^ Lidstone, John G.; et al. (15 February 2023). "In Fleet News this month". Buses. No. 816\. Stamford: Key Publishing. p. 73. Retrieved 1 April 2023. "New Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora for Bootle depot are 3193-201, [...] the first of which entered service on January 22."
36. ^ "Lothian Buses to launch new Volvo MCV fleet". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
37. ^ "APH airport shuttle fleet adds 10 Volvo B8RLE MCV". routeone. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
38. ^ Peat, Chris (12 January 2024). "Aircoach operating 17-strong Volvo eVoRa fleet at Dublin Airport". Bus & Coach Buyer. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
39. ^ "LTA to roll out 50 diesel hybrid buses by second half of 2018". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 18 October 2017.

## External links

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* Media related to MCV Evora at Wikimedia Commons

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