Volgren is accelerating its role in Australia’s transition to zero-emission and high-capacity public transport, with hundreds of electric buses and new articulated vehicles entering service across multiple states.
The manufacturer is currently delivering 95 battery-electric buses for Transport for NSW, operated by Transit Systems, with the first vehicles set to begin service in April.
Built locally in Victoria on BYD’s electric platform, the rollout forms part of a broader pipeline that is rapidly scaling across the country.
The project adds to Volgren’s growing zero-emission footprint, following the delivery of 22 battery-electric buses to Busways in 2025, built on Volvo’s electric platform.
The pace of electrification is increasing sharply, with more than 150 electric buses produced in 2025 alone. By the end of 2026, more than 600 zero-emission buses with Volgren bodies are expected to be operating nationally.
For operators, this reflects a shift from pilot programs to large-scale deployment, with multiple chassis platforms now in active service.
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Volgren CEO Thiago Deiro says the company’s strategy is built on combining local manufacturing with global technology partnerships.
“A key part of Volgren’s strategy has been working closely with global chassis manufacturers who are leaders in electric drivetrains, battery systems and high-voltage technology,” Deiro says. “By combining decades of Australian manufacturing experience with proven global zero-emission platforms, we can provide operators with vehicles that are both innovative and dependable.”
The company has now delivered electric and hydrogen buses across a wide range of platforms, including Volvo, BYD, Yutong, Scania, Wrightbus and King Long, giving operators flexibility as they transition away from diesel.
Across Australia, deployment is expanding in parallel with manufacturing capability.
In Western Australia, Volgren recently delivered its 100th electric bus on the Volvo BZL platform, with its Malaga facility now fully converted to electric bus production.
South Australia has already seen more than 30 Scania battery-electric buses delivered, part of a broader 95-vehicle order, while Queensland is operating close to 50 Volgren electric buses in passenger service.
Beyond electrification, the company is also responding to capacity pressures in major cities.
Fifty articulated buses are currently under construction at Volgren’s Brisbane facility to support high-demand urban corridors where passenger volumes continue to grow.
For operators, this dual focus on electrification and capacity highlights a broader shift in fleet strategy, balancing environmental targets with the need to move more passengers efficiently.
To support the expanding fleet footprint, Volgren has also strengthened its national aftersales network, including the recent opening of a South Australian facility to complement existing operations across the country.
With more than 10,500 buses built over nearly five decades, the company is positioning lifecycle support as a key part of its offering, alongside vehicle delivery.
The shift is also extending into the coach sector, with Volgren introducing the Marcopolo Generation 8 platform into Australia.
The new coach, recently delivered to Australia Wide Coaches, brings updated safety systems, improved passenger comfort and operational efficiencies to the long-distance and charter market.
With thousands of units already operating globally, its arrival signals a step change for Australian coach fleets as operators look to modernise.
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