Wright StreetLite

The Wright StreetLite was first introduced in 2010 as a wheel-forward minibus. In 2011, the door-foward version was introduced, followed the year later by the StreetLite Max – the full length (11.5m) version.  The StreetLite is available at multiple lengths.

The original engine specification of choice was a Euro 5 4-cylinder Cummins engine, which was the standard engine of choice from 2010 until 2014.  In 2014, the engine was offered with the micro-hybrid pack which uses regenerative braking to power the compressor and on-board electrics.

In 2015, a 4-cylinder Daimler-Benz OM934 Euro 6 engine was offered in the StreetLite range as an option against the Cummins.  Even with the addition of the micro-hybrid technology, the Cummins engine still only qualified for Euro 5 rating.

The Daimler-Benz became the standard offering for the StreetLite range in 2016, with Cummins being dropped due to not being able to compete on emissions levels.  In 2017, stop-start technology was also made available under the same micro-hybrid banner as before.

Hybrid technology

2018 saw the introduction of the Wright StreetLite HEV, of which Stagecoach Yorkshire and First South Yorkshire took a batch each for their operations in Sheffield.  They are easily identified by their additional cooling grills, including one on the front bumper.

Electric technology

Arriva Milton Keynes took delivery of a batch of fully electric Wright StreetLite WFs, fitted with conductive charging plates which allowed the vehicles to recharge at selected termini.  These vehicles were fitted with rechargeable batteries rather than a traditional engine, easily identifiable by their pods on the rooves to aid cooling.  The StreetLite EV was eventually dropped in favour of the Wright StreetAir.