empower’s partner Jet Charge was awarded a contract to provide rapid electric bus charging infrastructure at Elizabeth Quay Bus Station in Perth. The project forms part of an AUS$250m collaborative effort between the Australian federal and state governments to transform the bus depot and support the introduction of new electric buses.
Kempower partnered with the Jet Charge in early 2022 to accelerate the take-up of electric vehicles in Australia. To date, the two companies have teamed up to deliver chargers for Western Australia’s new EV network, one of the world’s longest single EV infrastructure projects, and the charging infrastructure for Team Global Express’ Sydney depot, Australia’s biggest-ever electric truck trial.
The EV charging infrastructure at the Elizabeth Quay Bus Station will feature the Kempower Satellite charging system, including three Kempower Power Units and 18 single-output Kempower Satellites. The solution is perfectly suited to optimising spatial limitations at the site and working amongst busy bus movements. Its one-of-a-kind modular architecture with dynamic power management allows high output from a compact footprint, while the double Power Units can be remotely located. Once Kempower’s charging solutions are installed, it will support the operation of 18 electric buses on the Perth Central Area Transit service and allow rapid charging during layover windows, fully meeting operational needs.
“Deploying our DC fast-charging solutions at the Elizabeth Quay Bus Station is the latest example of how we’re supporting the growing Australian EV market through our powerful, user-friendly charging design,” said Kempower’s CEO Tomi Ristimäki. “Australia has several unique characteristics that set it apart from other e-mobility markets, such as a sparse grid and extreme weather conditions. The country’s EV drivers require tailored solutions to overcome these challenges, which we’ve proven we can deliver,” Ristimäki added.
Installation works at the depot are expected to begin in early 2024, with the first of the new electric buses due to enter service in the second half of the year.
