Finnish DC fast charger company Kempower and UK EV infrastructure firm EO Charging have deployed more than 300 electric bus charging points across the United Kingdom, part of a three-year collaboration that began in 2022.
The partnership has so far delivered 342 charging points, with an additional 150 already underway. The infrastructure serves 11 bus depots nationwide, predominantly in London and Scotland, supporting operators including Metroline, Go Ahead, and Stagecoach.
In Scotland, the companies implemented Kempower’s first commercial pantograph project in the Northern Hemisphere. The overhead pantograph system enables charging speeds of up to 500kW, allowing buses to recharge in short “quick bursts” and minimizing downtime. Kempower supplied the technology and hardware, while EO Charging handled the installation.
Philip Kershaw, Director of eBus at EO Charging, said: “Deploying more than 300 bus charging points in partnership with Kempower shows what’s possible when infrastructure expertise meets world-class charging technology.”
Rolle Nieminen, Kempower’s Head of Sales for the UK and Ireland, added: “The successful delivery of pantograph infrastructure in Scotland shows that the UK’s bus networks are ready for fast, automated charging built for reliability. By partnering with EO Charging, we’re helping operators scale up their electric fleets with confidence and ensuring public transport keeps moving as the e-mobility sector grows.”