SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO (By GreenPower, 29.Sep.2025, Words: 385) — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. and the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced the launching of the New Mexico all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school bus pilot Project at two Las Vegas public schools and a Santa Fe charter school.
GreenPower, a manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space, and school bus sector, announced the launch of the project with deployments of the Type A Nano BEAST at the Las Vegas City Schools and West Las Vegas Schools and the Type A Nano BEAST Access at the Monte del Sol Charter School in Santa Fe.
GreenPower entered into an MOU with the State of New Mexico to assess the viability and reliability of fast charging in various environments and circumstances. The school districts’ participation in the pilot is voluntary, and the state has agreed to support the program with $5mn in capital outlay appropriation to purchase the vehicles and cover the cost of the pilot project.
The 2-year pilot program supports New Mexico’s dedication to the Energy Transition Act, designed to transition the state toward the goal of 100% zero-carbon electricity supply by 2045, while also providing support for affected communities and ensuring cost protections for residents.
According to the MOU, after two successful pilot phases, EDD will support an additional $15 million for more school buses. The state also pledges to work with GreenPower to expand the all-electric, zero-emission commercial fleet at the Department of Transportation and the General Services Department.
The two-year pilot project will deploy three GreenPower Type A all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses in the first school year (2025-26), and 2 GreenPower Type D all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission BEAST school buses and 1 Mega BEAST school bus in the second school year (2026-27). The school buses will rotate around the state for five pilot rounds each school year, with each round lasting six weeks. GreenPower will install charging systems through its Pilot Project partnership with Highland Electric Fleets, provide training for drivers, mechanics, and the community’s first responders, and track telematics through a partnership with Geotab. GreenPower will provide a detailed report to the state at the end of each school year.
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