Zenobē, the fleet electrification and battery storage specialist, has announced a deal that will see it finance 169 electric buses for Transport UK.
Under the agreement, Zenobē will also design and build the fleet charging infrastructure at Transport UK depots in Twickenham, Battersea, Beddington and deliver the expansion of the existing infrastructure on its Walworth site.
Transport UK’s Battersea depot is currently undergoing a complete redevelopment, including the construction of a new freestanding gantry system that will free up parking space and allow electric buses to move more freely.
The sites will also benefit from energy procurement support from Zenobē who will purchase electricity on behalf of Transport UK and provide energy market reports and guidance for the operator to keep on top of energy pricing within a fluctuating market.
All depots are expected to be complete by the first quarter of 2027, ahead of the arrival of the first tranche of vehicles.
Paul Hennigan, Fleet and Facilities Director – Transport UK London Bus, said, “We are pleased to extend our relationship with Zenobē, which continues to benefit both the communities we serve and our employees.
“Subject to vehicle deliveries and completion of the required infrastructure, more than half of Transport UK’s bus fleet will be electric during 2027, representing significant progress towards decarbonising all six of our operating bases.”
Bradley Fox, Director of EV Fleet – UK & Nordics at Zenobē said, “Our collaboration spans the full lifecycle of the programme, from design and build through to managing their power procurement strategy, ensuring the charging and operation of the vehicles is as efficient and low cost as possible.”
