Transit charging that keeps every bus on schedule
Chargers, software and service for transit fleets, planned from the grid connection to the route, so every bus goes out on time and energy costs stay under control.
70+
transit agencies run on ChargePoint
30,000
fleet charging ports
150
ChargePoint ports by 2028 for Big Blue Bus
Power, storage, charging and software, working as one
A depot needs a grid connection sized for the fleet, storage to take the edge off peaks, charging at every bay and software that keeps every bus on schedule.
ChargePoint and Eaton deliver all four as one integrated system. Eaton partners with ChargePoint on site design and power distribution, and the two companies developed the ChargePoint Express platform together.
Charging infrastructure for every depot layout
Charge beside the bay, overhead above the lane or straight to the roof with a pantograph. Every depot configuration is made possible through a modular, connected architecture, so that you can scale as the fleet grows.
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Express Block
The Express Block converts grid power once and shares it across every Express Link it feeds.
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Pedestal Express Link
The Pedestal Express Link is a slim dispenser that sits beside each bay, which makes it the natural fit for existing bays and retrofits.
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Overhead Express Link
The Overhead Express Link hangs above the lane, so buses park nose to tail and the floor stays clear.
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Pantograph with Express Overhead Link
The pantograph lowers from an Express Overhead Link to the roof of the bus, so nobody handles a cable.
*FTA, FHWA, and BABA compliant
Every bus ready at pull-out
ChargePoint software plans every charge around the pull-out schedule and watches every bus, so dispatch knows at 10 p.m., not 4 a.m., that each one can finish its run.
Charging management
Charging management gives dispatch live status for every charger, with remote diagnostics and over-the-air updates. It shows which buses are charging, which are done and which are still waiting.
Energy management
ChargePoint helps you manage energy allocation intelligently. Power is shared across every charger and the site load is capped, and charging schedules are optimized against energy costs.
Fleet telematics
Fleet telematics brings state of charge, battery health, energy per route and faults for every bus into the same view dispatch already uses, whatever the manufacturer.
Megawatt-scale bus depot charging in a compact footprint
A ChargePoint Express Block converts grid power once and shares it across every Express Link it feeds, so the kilowatts go to the buses that need them, when they need them. Add Express Blocks and Express Links as the fleet grows, without rebuilding the yard.
1.8MW*
from up to three Express Blocks
Up to12*
ports across six Express Links
Up to656ft
from Express Block to Express Link, so cabinets stay out of the bays
*Future configurations. Capabilities not available at the initial launch.
- Unmanaged charging
- ChargePoint energy management
- Battery storage covering the peak
Stop paying for peaks
ChargePoint helps you manage energy allocation intelligently.
Your utility bills you for the highest power draw of the month, not the average. ChargePoint keeps that peak down, without anyone watching a dashboard at 2 a.m. Energy management cuts bus depot demand charges by 30 to 70%.*
- Share power across every charger and cap the site load
- Shift charging to off-peak rates
- Add battery storage to cover peak hours, with Eaton
*Based on ChargePoint fleet customers using ChargePoint Express Block hardware with ChargePoint energy management. Results vary by depot, tariff and schedule.
Plan your transition to electric
We model your routes and energy before we size your depot, design the charging system with your engineers and support every charger after go-live. Public agencies can buy through ChargePoint cooperative purchasing contracts, including Sourcewell, without running a separate bid.
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Plan
We model your routes and energy, size the chargers and support the site design.
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Build
Power distribution is engineered with Eaton, ChargePoint-certified technicians handle the installation and every charger is commissioned before it goes live.
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Run
Assure Pro gives you a dedicated 24/7 technical team, proactive monitoring, parts and labor coverage and annual preventive maintenance.
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Report
Grant compliance and sustainability reporting come from one view of your chargers and buses.
Trusted by 70+ transit agencies
Big Blue Bus, Santa Monica
Big Blue Bus has 34 battery-electric buses in daily service and is building to 150 ChargePoint charge ports by 2028. It's converting its 195-bus fleet to zero emissions without modifying a single building.
34
battery-electric buses in daily service
150
ChargePoint ports by 2028
Over the past six years, strong partnerships have been one of the most important factors to the success of this project. We have worked closely with ChargePoint and Eaton, who are providing our charging equipment and key electrical infrastructure components.
Eric O’Connor, Assistant Director, Department of Transportation, City of Santa Monica
When everything works together, transit just works.
Tell us about your routes, your timeline and what's getting in the way. We'll take it from there.
Electric bus depot charging FAQ
Common questions from transit agencies
What infrastructure does an electric bus depot need?
Four layers: power distribution from the grid, a way to manage peak demand, DC chargers at each bay and software for energy, charger and fleet management. ChargePoint and Eaton deliver all four as one integrated system: Eaton partners with ChargePoint on site design and power distribution, and the two companies developed the ChargePoint Express platform together.
How are electric buses charged at a depot?
Most depots use DC charging in one of three layouts: Pedestal Express Links beside the bay, Overhead Express Links above the lane or pantographs that lower from an Express Overhead Link onto the roof. ChargePoint supports all three on the same system architecture.
How much power does an electric bus depot need?
It depends on fleet size, battery capacity, dwell time and pull-out schedule. Managed charging lowers the peak a depot needs. ChargePoint models routes and energy before sizing the site, and up to three Express Blocks deliver up to 1.8 megawatts.*
*Future configurations. Capabilities not available at the initial launch.
How do transit agencies reduce demand charges from bus charging?
Demand charges are set by a depot's highest power draw. ChargePoint energy management shares power across chargers, caps site load and schedules charging around pull-out times and rates, cutting peak demand charges by 30 to 70%.
Can battery storage reduce bus depot demand charges?
Yes. Storage charges when rates are low and discharges during peak hours, which flattens the depot's highest draw.
How do transit agencies plan an electric bus depot?
Start with routes and blocks, then model energy per bus, size chargers and power and design the site. ChargePoint handles route and energy modeling and site design support, and works with your engineers and contractors on the build.
Does ChargePoint work with buses and chargers from other manufacturers?
Yes. ChargePoint fleet telematics works with buses from any manufacturer, and ChargePoint software manages third-party chargers through OCPP.
Can transit agencies buy ChargePoint through cooperative purchasing?
Yes. ChargePoint holds multiple cooperative purchasing contracts, including Sourcewell, so US and Canadian public agencies can buy chargers, software and services without a separate bid.