Zenobē has agreed to finance 169 battery-electric buses for Transport UK and develop charging infrastructure at four of the operator’s London depots. The agreement expands an existing partnership between the companies and supports Transport UK’s target of fully electrifying its London bus fleet by 2030.
Under the programme, Zenobē will design and install charging facilities at Twickenham, Battersea and Beddington, while expanding existing infrastructure at Walworth. The project will also incorporate fleet management software to help monitor energy consumption and control operating costs.
Four London Depots to Receive Charging Upgrades
The infrastructure programme will include a new charging gantry at Transport UK’s Battersea depot, which is undergoing a complete redevelopment.
The freestanding structure will position charging equipment above ground level, freeing up parking space and improving vehicle movement within the depot. The design is intended to help accommodate the charging requirements of a growing electric bus fleet without compromising depot operations.
At Walworth, Zenobē will expand the existing charging facilities, while the Twickenham and Beddington sites will receive new charging installations.
All four depots are expected to be ready by the first quarter of 2027, ahead of the arrival of the first batch of electric buses.
Energy Procurement and Fleet Management Support
Beyond vehicle financing and charging infrastructure, Zenobē will provide electricity procurement services for Transport UK. The company will purchase electricity on the operator’s behalf and supply energy market reports and procurement guidance to help manage exposure to fluctuating electricity prices.
Fleet management software will also be integrated into the programme to monitor energy use and identify opportunities to reduce charging costs.
The combination of infrastructure investment, energy procurement and software management is intended to support the operational transition to a larger electric fleet.
Transport UK Targets More Than 50% Electric Fleet by 2027
Subject to vehicle deliveries and infrastructure completion, more than half of Transport UK’s London bus fleet is expected to be electric in 2027.
The operator currently runs services from six depots across the capital. Its partnership with Zenobē began in 2023 and has covered financing for vehicles, batteries and charging infrastructure, including previous projects at Battersea and Southall.
Paul Hennigan, Fleet and Facilities Director at Transport UK London Bus, said the partnership had helped accelerate the introduction of zero-emission vehicles.
Zero-emission electric buses contribute to improved air quality and over the past 12 months, our partnership with Zenobē has enabled us to introduce a record number of these vehicles. We are pleased to extend our relationship with Zenobē, which continues to benefit both the communities we serve and our employees.
Zenobē Expands UK Electric Bus Financing
The agreement adds to Zenobē’s growing portfolio of electric bus financing and infrastructure projects in the UK. By covering upfront vehicle costs alongside depot charging investments, the company aims to help operators accelerate fleet electrification without bearing the full initial capital expenditure.
In June 2026, Zenobē raised £980 million to support the deployment of more than 1,200 additional electric buses and associated charging infrastructure across the UK.
At the time, the company said it supported more than 3,400 electric vehicles across 120 depots worldwide and accounted for approximately one-quarter of the UK electric bus market.
The Transport UK agreement adds another major deployment to that programme, linking vehicle financing with depot upgrades and energy management as London’s bus operators work towards zero-emission fleets.