Gantry charging powers 31 new Auckland e-buses 

Auckland Transport (AT) and bus operator Kinetic have completed major upgrades at Kinetic’s Glenfield depot to support a growing electric fleet, including seven new ground-mounted chargers and a first-of-its-kind large-scale overhead gantry charging system.

The project, delivered in partnership between Kinetic and AT, enables the roll-out of 31 brand-new zero-emission buses (ZEBs). Kinetic says the overhead system is 25% more space-efficient than traditional ground-mounted points, allowing more vehicles to be charged within the existing site.

Calum Haslop, managing director of Kinetic New Zealand, says the upgrade showcases innovation in Auckland’s public transport network. “The introduction of 31 new zero emission buses to our Glenfield depot marks another important step in the evolution of Auckland’s public transport network. What makes this milestone particularly exciting is the integration of an overhead gantry charging system, which allows us to charge multiple vehicles efficiently, safely, and at scale within our existing depot footprint”

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