floor 1997–2005) Vecta midibus (1991–1997) Sigma (1994–1996, single-deck version of the Spectra) Prisma (1995–1998) single decker, Mercedes front Excel (1995–1999) (Excel 2 1999–2004, replaced by Tempo) Solo low floor midibus (1997–2012, replaced by restyled SR model) (Solo+ (2008) Concept only) (Solo EV 2009–2012 Replaced by restyled SR EV model) Alero low floor minibus, (Alero 2001–2006, Alero Plus 2006–2008) Irisbus Agora Line ((2002–2007) right-hand-drive version bodied by Optare, 23 were built for the UK) Tempo single decker (2004–2012) Tempo SR (2011–2020, Oceanian market only since 2017) Versa, midibus between Solo and Tempo (2007–2018) Esteem single decker (formerly East Lancs Esteem) (2008–2009) Olympus double decker (formerly East Lancs Olympus) (2008–2011) Visionaire open-top double decker (formerly East Lancs Visionaire) (2008–2011) OmniDekka double decker (formerly East Lancs Omnidekka) (2008–2011, only adopted by Nottingham City Transport) Rapta double decker ((2009) Concept only) Coaches Discontinued Bonito Toro Solera Soroco Rapido Viedo Pick-up trucks Current eLCV Dost eLCV Bada Dost References Bus & Coach Buyer issue 990 page 11 External links Optare's official website A useful listing of all bodies/complete buses built from 1985 to date Transport Yorkshire Preservation Group, owners of various preserved Optare vehicles Dennis Domino Buses, details of Optare's first design Buszone Optare page details of Optare and Reading Transport Coachbuilders of the United Kingdom Companies based in Selby Companies formerly listed on the Alternative Investment Market Electric bus manufacturers Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1985 1985 establishments in England Electric vehicle manufacturers of the United Kingdom