Stagecoach on the way to 15% EV fleet

Stagecoach is now rolling out its latest batch of electric buses. The introduction of the 715 buses will increase the percentage of its fleet powered by electric to 15%.

As well as the vehicles themselves, Stagecoach is also investing in depot and infrastructure upgrades across the country. This includes EV charging, battery storage and the installation of solar panels to reduce reliance on the National Grid. The roll out is to see rapid-charging infrastructure installed at a further 22 depots across the country.

The investment follows Stagecoach’s success in being rewarded funding through the Zero-Emission Regional Bus Areas (Zebra) scheme and the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB) schemes.

The new fleet of EVs are already starting to enter service.

Tony Cockcroft, Asset Management and Infrastructure Director at Stagecoach, said: “We’re thrilled to announce this transformative investment to our fleet, which will enable us to modernise and upgrade our infrastructure, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient transport system for communities across the country.”