German public transport operator KVG Lippe has installed its first electric bus charging depot using equipment from Finnish manufacturer Kempower, the companies said on Wednesday. The site includes 12 DC charging points delivering a combined output of 1,350 kW, with additional locations set to follow.
The installation, located at the Motzek travel service premises in Lage, east of Bielefeld, uses Kempower’s modular system of separate power units and slim charging satellites designed to minimise space requirements — often a key factor when electrifying existing bus depots.
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KVG Lippe developed the project jointly with Westfalen Weser Ladeservice, completing the system within seven months. The Lage depot is the first of six planned sites that will supply the operator’s growing electric bus fleet. KVG Lippe received its first electric bus this summer and plans to operate a total of 39 units.
Kempower said the modular design supports dynamic load management across the charging points to maximise grid capacity while ensuring operational reliability. KVG Lippe and Kempower also developed an energy management system that shifts charging to lower-cost time periods, enabling potential annual savings in the six-figure range.
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“The introduction of electric mobility in regional transport is a key step for us,” said Thomas Brosig, authorised signatory at KVG Lippe. “It is impressive how well our team and all our partners have worked together.”
Andreas Stoller, authorised signatory at Westfalen Weser Ladeservice, called the depot “a showcase project,” adding that it proves high-performance charging systems can be delivered “quickly, reliably, and future-proof” in regional transport.
