Stagecoach opens seven bus depots as shared EV charging hubs for commercial fleets

Stagecoach has launched Chargd, a B2B charging service that converts its bus depots into commercial EV hubs for third party fleets. Seven depots are now live, with further sites planned across its 100 plus depot estate through 2026 and beyond. Selected locations support eHGV charging for logistics, construction and utilities operators.

Why it matters: The move unlocks existing high capacity depot infrastructure for fleet operators struggling with charging access, and signals a new revenue model for transit operators with underutilised power and space. Stagecoach's phased rollout offers a scalable template for shared depot charging across the UK commercial vehicle sector.