The new Bayswater facility in Perth features 65 dual chargers and two single chargers. It currently accommodates 132 electric buses, with a potential capacity increase to 180 units. This site is the fourth Transperth location to integrate electric charging infrastructure, joining existing depots at Elizabeth Quay, Malaga, and Karrinyup.
Transperth has officially surpassed the milestone of 200 locally manufactured electric buses in its fleet. These vehicles are produced by Volgren in Malaga, which ceased diesel bus production over a year ago. On November 2, the network introduced Australia’s first domestically manufactured electric articulated bus, with a second unit expected to join the Karrinyup depot shortly.
The development is part of a joint AU 250 million initiative funded by the national and Western Australian governments to replace diesel buses. The program has already deployed 130 electric buses and upgraded several depots. Further expansion is underway at the Jandakot site, which will feature 41 dual chargers for 82 buses by mid-2027, with additional upgrades planned for other depots.
