EV charging infrastructure for bus and coach depots
Specialist electric bus charging infrastructure for UK fleet operators. Grid connections, HV and LV installation, civil engineering and structural steelwork, delivered as one integrated scope.
Why bus depot EV infrastructure is different
The electrification of bus and coach fleets is one of the most complex infrastructure challenges facing the UK transport sector. Electric buses require large-scale grid connections, high-power charging, robust civil engineering, and tightly coordinated installation, all delivered without disrupting daily depot operations.
ADDCharge delivers bus and coach depot EV charging infrastructure across the UK. We work with fleet operators, local authorities, and delivery partners to build infrastructure that is reliable, scalable, and operationally practical. With us you have one team accountable for the outcome, removing the risk and friction that comes from managing multiple contractors on complex, high-power sites.
How ADDCharge delivers bus and coach depot electrification
Grid connections
From 1MW to 10MW, delivered through ICP and DNO interfaces.
HV and LV installation
Substations, transformers, switchgear, and private networks. Delivered to DNO, IDNO, and ENA standards.
LV distribution
To multiple charger locations across large depots.
Civil engineering
Trenching, ducting, foundations, hardstanding, and drainage.
Structural steelwork
Overhead gantries for cable-reel and suspended charging systems.
Testing and commissioning
Full testing, commissioning, and readiness for phased fleet rollout.
CASE STUDY
One of the UK’s largest bus depot EV installations.
100 EV chargers across 95 per cent of Arriva’s Croydon depot, electrified in a single phase and delivered as principal contractor for Zenobe in 26 weeks.
Built for live depot environments
Bus depot projects consistently present complex constraints, including: legacy underground services and unknown ground conditions, limited space for substations and plant, planning and visual impact requirements, adverse weather during major civil phases, tight installation windows driven by fleet delivery schedules.
ADDCharge’s integrated electrical, civil and structural capability allows us to solve these challenges at project level, rather than pushing risk between contractors. Our clients benefit from faster problem-solving, fewer interfaces, and clearer accountability.
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Project credentials
ADDCharge has delivered bus and coach depot charging infrastructure for Arriva, Stagecoach, Metroline, Transport UK, Transdev, and Big Bus Tours, via Zenobe. Every project phased around live depot operations and delivered to the standards required for long-term operation.
500+EV chargers installed in 12 months
LV projects exceeding £2 million
HV infrastructure projects exceeding £1 million
Gantry installations exceeding £500k per project
Grid connections from 1MW to over 10MW
What we deliver
Electrical engineering
and installation
Structural
steelworks
ICP
Civil engineering
and groundworks
Take the next step
If you are planning or expanding a bus or coach depot EV charging project, speak to ADDCharge about how our experience, scale, and integrated delivery model can support your transition with confidence.