Electric Vehicle Charging Partnerships

Background

First Bus is one of the largest bus companies in the UK, carrying more than a million passengers a day.  Our goal is to have a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035 and we are well on our way to meeting to our target.  We have 650+ zero emission vehicles on the road and rapid charging infrastructure installed across 10+ depots nationwide.

Fast, accessible, and high-volume charging is crucial for electrifying transport and we stand ready to be a leader in providing this critical infrastructure.

Why Partner with Us?

Our EV charging network offers several key advantages over public charging facilities:

  • High Availability and Uptime: Our chargers must be available to support heavy-duty bus use every night, so we have the necessary maintenance support to ensure maximum uptime for our fleet.  You too can benefit from this enhanced reliability over the public charging networks.

  • Rapid Charging: Large grid connections installed to support our bus fleet mean we deliver the speeds you expect. With up to 150kW charging speeds, commercial vans can typically achieve a full charge in under 30 minutes. 

  • Flexible Infrastructure: We charge 650+ 12 metre rigid body vehicles every night. Our large bays and long cables accommodate a variety of vehicles, including HGVs in most locations.

  • Secure Facilities: Access to our charging sites is restricted to pre-approved parties, ensuring the safety and security of your vehicles.  Discreet charging away from the gaze of the general public and welfare facilities for your staff.

  • Convenient Payment Options: We offer a variety of payment methods to suit your needs.

Partner with First Bus for reliable, efficient, and secure EV charging solutions.

Our EV Charging Locations

Bristol (BS4 1UL), Basildon (SS16 5GJ), Taunton (TA1 2EH) and Weston-super-Mare (BS23 3XP) will be will be live during 2025.

Current live sites are - Aberdeen (AB24 5RP), Glasgow City Centre (G42 7BH), Hoeford (PO16 0ST), Leeds (LS13 4LD), Leicester (LE4 0DA), Newquay (TR8 5DR), Norwich (NR7 8SQ), Scotstoun (G14 0AP), York (YO10 3WW).

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