First Bus opens charging depot to the public

In the UK, the first bus depot to offer electric charging to the public is now open. First Bus’ new purpose-built hub at Summercourt depot in Cornwall is providing direct access for the public to rapid electric charging infrastructure for electric cars and vans.

The British public transport operator First Bus is opening the first publically accessible bus charging depot in the UK. This will allow locals to access one of the eight rapid charging stations on the lot, which can charge up to 150 kW. The depot will be open from 6 am until 10 pm every day of the week.

Prices are to be set at 69 p/kWh and can be paid via a contactless credit card, without the need for signing up for a service or installing an app.

“First Bus invested about £1 million in building the bus depot, which is located along the A30 corridor, a key tourist route into Cornwall, as First Bus notes.”First Bus invested about £1 million in building the bus depot, which is located along the A30 corridor, a key tourist route into Cornwall, as First Bus notes.

“Opening the Summercourt hub is a hugely exciting step forward in our decarbonisation journey. For local people, visitors and business, the new hub ensures EV drivers can charge their vehicles on a reliable connection at a fair price,” said Simon Goff, First Bus South’s Managing Director, adding: “We’re the first bus operator to offer consumer charging and I’m proud that we’re able to support the local community with this vital infrastructure that will make a difference for many years to come.”

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