MCV Evora

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

MCV Evora
An Evora on a B8RLE classis, owned by JJ Kavanagh and Sons
Overview
Manufacturer	MCV
Production	2018–present
Body and chassis
Doors	1 or 2 doors
Floor type	Low floor Low entry
Chassis	Volvo B8RLE Volvo B5LH
Powertrain
Capacity	Up to 49 seated
Dimensions
Length	10.8m to 12.9m
Chronology
Predecessor	MCV Evolution

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]

Uno is the first customer for the Evora, ordering six for their Hertfordshire routes, including the 610, in early 2018.[3] J. J. Kavanagh & Sons became the first operator of the Evora in Ireland, taking delivery of three examples in early 2018.[4]

In Singapore, the Land Transport Authority is due to bring in 50 B5LH buses for S$30 million with MCV Evora bodywork. These buses were marketed by Volvo as 7900 Hybrid buses and are expected to be rolled out gradually for service by the second half of 2018.[5][6]

In Edinburgh, Lothian Buses introduced a fleet of 30 new MCV Evora's. They entered service on Lothian Buses route 30 but are also found on the 2, 36 and 38. These buses are longer than the other variants, at 12.9m. These buses are high capacity and contain highbacked comfortable seating, USB charging and next stop announcements. Due to the pandemic, these buses were not properly launched or announced. The fleet entered service on January 13th 2021.