A brand-new electric bus depot is under construction in Bayswater, Perth, with the new facility set to be one of the largest electric bus depots in the state.
The new Bayswater electric bus depot will see Kempower work with partners Charge Hub, Addelec and Swan Group to provide charging capacity for 132 electric buses.
The first stage of the project will see charging infrastructure be delivered to 132 buses, with Kempower’s high-performance DC charging technology to be installed. The goal is for the site to open in mid-2026.
Kempower’s flexible and modular system will enable dynamic power distribution across the site, allowing overnight charging that supports smooth day-to-day public transport operations.
The project is being delivered by Kempower’s long-term Australian partner, Charge Hub, in close collaboration with the local installation partner Addelec and the site delivery specialists at Swan Group.
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“The Bayswater project marks another important milestone in our mission to support Australia’s decarbonisation journey,” Kempower director of new markets Carlo Cecchi says.
“We’re honoured to have been selected by the PTA for another iconic project, which reaffirms our strategy of investing in people, products, and solutions to support large infrastructure across its entire lifecycle.”
Charge Hub is managing the importing, technical compliance and commissioning of the charging infrastructure rollout, to support Addelec to ensure a reliable, future-ready solution that aligns with the Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) operational goals.
Addelec, drawing on its national experience in EV infrastructure installation expertise, is leading the installation process, while Swan Group is handling on-site delivery, construction and project execution.
Together, the partners are building a safe, efficient and scalable depot that meets the needs of both the PTA and the contracted bus service provider.
The Bayswater depot is part of a wider strategy to decarbonise public transport in Western Australia, with the PTA continuing to invest in infrastructure that supports the transition to electric buses across the Transperth network.
“The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia are demonstrating clear leadership and dedication through their planning and commitment to deliver on their statewide electrification strategy,” Charge Hub managing director Paul Guy says.
“Charge Hub fully supports their approach by establishing our new local office and working closely with Addelec and Swan Group to successfully deliver the Baywater depot.”
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