Indian Bus Operator Fresh Bus Adds 400 Electric Buses to ChargeZone's Charging Network
The expansion will connect 20 cities across four Indian states over the next 15 months.
ChargeZone has expanded its partnership with intercity bus operator Fresh Bus, which plans to add 400 electric buses to ChargeZone's charging network in addition to the 100 already served.
What Happened
Under the expanded agreement, Fresh Bus will grow from 100 to 500 electric buses using ChargeZone's public charging infrastructure. The operations will connect 20 cities and cover 17 additional towns across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the next 15 months. ChargeZone will add 30 MW of charging capacity to support the expanded fleet, on top of the 10 MW already deployed for Fresh Bus. This expansion is part of ChargeZone's wider plan to add 200 MW of charging capacity across its national network.
Why It Matters
The partnership targets intercity public transport, a segment that operates frequently and travels longer distances, creating predictable demand for reliable charging infrastructure. Kartikey Hariyani, founder and CEO of ChargeZone, said commercial mobility can play a critical role in scaling electrification when charging capacity is built around fleet operations. Sudhakar Reddy, founder of Fresh Bus, called the move to 500 buses and 40 MW of dedicated charging capacity a statement that electric intercity travel can be dependable, affordable and ready for passengers.
The Bottom Line
The expanded partnership brings Fresh Bus's total fleet on ChargeZone's network to 500 electric buses with 40 MW of dedicated charging infrastructure across four Indian states over the next 15 months.
