ComfortDelGro Australia and Zenobe to Build Melbourne Depot for 130 Electric Buses
The Truganina facility will install 65 dual-connector DC chargers to support zero-emission buses in Melbourne's western corridor.
ComfortDelGro Australia (CDC) has partnered with fleet electrification company Zenobē to convert its Truganina depot in Melbourne’s western suburbs into a fully electrified bus facility.
What Happened
The project aims to support the introduction of zero-emission buses in Melbourne’s growing western corridor. Upon completion, the Truganina depot will feature charging infrastructure capable of supporting more than 130 electric buses, with provisions for future expansion. Zenobē is delivering the charging infrastructure, which includes the installation of 65 dual-connector DC chargers and capacity for an additional 20 charging points, alongside necessary civil and electrical works. This collaboration leverages an existing relationship between Zenobē and Metroline, a sister company of CDC in the UK, where Zenobē has installed over 450 charging points across five depots.
Why It Matters
The development aligns with the Victorian Government’s target to transition to a zero-emission public bus fleet by 2035. Gareth Ridge, Country Director for Australia and New Zealand at Zenobē, described the project as an infrastructure and operational undertaking rather than just a charging installation. The design incorporates power and charging models to determine the grid connection capacity required for current and future operations, ensuring the facility can support the fleet’s growth over time.
The Bottom Line
ComfortDelGro Australia and Zenobē are proceeding with the electrification of the Truganina depot, installing 65 DC chargers initially to facilitate the shift toward zero-emission public transport in Melbourne.
