ComfortDelGro Australia’s Victorian subsidiary, CDC Victoria, has appointed Zenobē to electrify its Truganina bus depot in Melbourne’s west, preparing the site to charge more than 130 electric buses once the project is complete.
The depot will support the introduction of electric buses on routes serving Melbourne’s growing western corridor. The rollout follows zero-emission bus franchises awarded to the operator by the Victorian government in 2024.
Depot Designed for Future Fleet Growth
Zenobē has modelled the depot’s electricity requirements to determine the capacity needed for its grid connection. The project includes 65 dual-lead direct current chargers, with provision for another 20, alongside associated civil and electrical works.
The additional capacity is intended to accommodate fleet expansion without requiring another major round of grid infrastructure upgrades.
The project builds on Zenobē’s work with Metroline, ComfortDelGro’s London-based sister company, where it has installed more than 450 chargers across five depots.
Supporting Victoria’s Zero-Emission Bus Target
Victoria aims to transition all public buses to zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Under its new franchises, ComfortDelGro has added 470 weekly trips across western Melbourne routes 170, 180, 190 and 192, alongside increased service frequencies and longer operating hours.
The Truganina depot will support the gradual introduction of electric buses on these services.
Jeff Wilson, chief executive of CDC Victoria, said the project would support the operator’s transition to lower-emission public transport.
“As a long-time operator in Melbourne’s west, we’re delighted to deliver greener, more sustainable public transport for customers and communities in this region. The electrification of our Truganina depot is a significant milestone that will support the rollout of electric buses, providing customers with cleaner, quieter and more sustainable journeys.”
