Melbourne’s largest electric bus depot to deliver cleaner, quieter transport for commuters in the North

Melbourne, Australia – 30th July 2025

The city’s largest electric bus depot is being delivered for Dysons in Bundoora, with a record 188 zero emissions buses set to service communities across Melbourne’s North and North East.

With electrification works commencing this project marks a major milestone in the delivery of Victoria’s Metropolitan Zero Emissions Bus Franchise (MZF), and an important step forward in the state’s transition to cleaner public transport.

Led by Zenobē, the electrification of the existing Dysons-owned depot will involve the installation of a fully managed charging and battery solution that means buses are reliably charged and ready for travel each day.

Once operational, the Bundoora depot will be the first in Melbourne to operate under an integrated model that combines charging infrastructure, and bus battery management into a single service. This model lowers the risk of electrification for operators as Zenobē takes responsibility for daily fleet performance and the associated infrastructure.

“This project marks an important step forward for public transport in Victoria and for Australia,” said Gareth Ridge, Zenobē Country Director for Australia and New Zealand.

“Our approach goes beyond depot design and equipment installation. We provide fleet operators with a complete solution that takes care of charging, bus battery health, and overall system performance for 10 years, so they can focus on running their services with confidence. Backed by our experience supporting 3,400 electric fleet vehicles globally, operators can feel confident making the switch.”

The Bundoora depot is owned by Dysons, who is working closely with Zenobē to enable the site’s transformation and support the broader decarbonisation of Victoria’s public transport system.

“For the last 73 years, Dysons has established a reputation as a very accomplished operator of diesel buses. But the reality is, after time we had to change, and we had to make the transition to become an accomplished operator of zero-emission buses,” Dysons CEO Andrew Jakab says.

“To do that, you need to be able to transform your depot and your infrastructure to accommodate a once-in-multi-generation change.”

“We are proud to be working alongside government, industry and community to lead this shift to zero-emissions buses in a way that is responsible, practical and future-focused.”

As the electric fleet begins rolling out, residents across Melbourne’s north will benefit from quieter, cleaner buses with reduced noise and air pollution across their daily commute. The project also sets a new benchmark for how zero emissions buses can be delivered at scale, and offers a blueprint for future ready, low risk electrification public transport fleets across the country.

With construction set for completion in June 2026, testing and integration will ensure the depot operates smoothly before a gradual roll out of electric buses will hit the road to provide a quieter, more environmentally friendly ride for commuters in the Dysons bus network.