EV charging for transit bus fleets without demand charges or grid upgrades
Transit bus fleets have been leading the way in vehicle electrification, with some of the largest deployments of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. As early adopters, transit operators know firsthand the challenges of powering electric fleets, from lengthy utility upgrades and high demand charges to ensuring charging infrastructure is reliable enough to keep buses on schedule.
L-Charge helps transit fleets overcome these challenges with reliable, high-power DC fast charging delivered to depots in weeks, powered by an on-site microgrid. No utility upgrades, no upfront CAPEX, no demand charges.
EV Charging Challenges for Transit Bus Fleets
Transit agencies are leading the shift to electric fleets, but charging infrastructure remains a major challenge. High power requirements, lengthy utility upgrades, costly demand charges, and tight schedules make it difficult to scale while maintaining reliable service.
Keeping buses on schedule
Tight operating schedules and limited charging windows require reliable, high-power charging to keep buses on the road.
Waiting on the utility
Grid upgrades can take years, delaying electric bus deployments and leaving fleets without sufficient charging capacity.
High demand charges
Charging large electric bus fleets can trigger significant utility demand charges, increasing operating costs and making budgets unpredictable.
High infrastructure costs
Chargers, construction, and utility upgrades can require millions in upfront investment, diverting budgets away from vehicles and operations.
Charging reliability and resiliency
Grid outages, power limitations, and equipment failures can disrupt service. Transit fleets need dependable charging with built-in redundancy.
Reliable Charging to Keep Buses Moving
With L-Charge's charging-as-a-service model, invest in expanding your electric bus fleet instead of costly infrastructure upgrades. Deploy charging in weeks, avoid high demand charges, and keep buses running on schedule.
Deploy faster, electrify more
- Avoid lengthy utility upgrades and delays
- Install in weeks with a trenchless setup
- Expand electric bus operations without upfront infrastructure investment
Reliable power, predictable costs
- Eliminate costly utility demand charges
- Keep buses on schedule with reliable, high-power charging
- Built-in redundancy and resilient power to minimize service disruptions
Flexible, hassle-free charging solutions
Distributed or all-in-one, from 60 kW to multi-megawatt: see how L-Charge systems can be configured for your fleet.
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Uptime Your Operations Can Count On
Engineered for fleets that can’t afford downtime, unlike a basic generator setup.
The L-Charge Core intelligent power hub coordinates generation, storage and chargers, keeps vehicles charging while generators are serviced, and manages fuel use to hold down your cost per kWh.
Service and Support Built for Fleet Scale
When riders depend on your buses showing up every day, service and support matter as much as the charging hardware. Our service team provides turnkey operations support, and you choose the level of service that fits your site.
Permitting Handled, Start to Finish
From first site review to final approval, we are with you through the entire process. We have standard and turn-key permitting programs to help your site go live, whether it's for zoning, utility, fire and AHJ requirements and more.
Powering Transit Forward
Tell us your vehicle count, daily miles and dwell times, and we’ll recommend the right setup for each site.