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Scalable Fast Charging for a Major Electric Bus Depot

Discover how SETEC POWER enabled large-scale bus electrification with fast, reliable charging tailored for intensive transit operations.

Leading Public Bus Operator in a Major Metropolitan Area
To advance its clean mobility strategy, a major urban transport provider launched a large-scale electrification project at Israel’s busiest bus depots. The operator partnered with SETEC POWER to deploy a high-capacity charging system that could support dozens of electric buses daily, ensuring fast turnaround and reliable operation under tight schedules.

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Scaling Up Charging for Mass Transit Electrification
As cities around the world transition to sustainable mobility, Israel sought to electrify its public transportation system by constructing the region’s largest electric bus charging station. The key challenge was to deploy a scalable and efficient charging infrastructure that could support high-power charging for multiple electric buses simultaneously, ensuring operational efficiency while minimizing downtime.

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150 kW Fast Charging for Depot-Wide Operations
SETEC POWER supplied 30 units of 150 kW DC fast chargers to power this transformative project. These chargers were equipped with CCS2 connectors and multiple payment options, including RFID, OCOP, and POS terminals, to enable seamless transactions and user-friendly operation

Fleet-Ready DC Chargers: Built for high-utilization depots, enabling simultaneous charging of multiple buses.

High-Efficiency Design: Ensures rapid, reliable charging to maintain continuous public transport operations.

Dynamic Power Balance: Smartly allocates energy across charging units, adapting to real-time vehicle demand without overloading the grid.

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Enabling Scalable, Efficient, and Sustainable Fleet Electrification

The fast-charging infrastructure significantly enhances operational efficiency by minimizing bus downtime and supporting continuous route schedules. By replacing diesel fleets with electric buses, the project contributes to lower carbon emissions and improved urban air quality. Its large-scale, grid-friendly deployment sets a precedent for future e-mobility initiatives in Israel and beyond, supporting the nation’s long-term goal of fully electrified public transportation. SETEC POWER remains committed to delivering innovative, high-performance charging solutions that drive the future of sustainable public transportation.


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