Sydney To Get 151 New Electric Buses

New South Wales has placed an order for 151 new electric buses, taking the total number of zero-emission buses ordered since the March 2023 election to 921. The move marks another step in the state’s ambitious plan to phase out more than 8,000 diesel and gas buses across its network.

The new vehicles will be based at Sydney’s Leichhardt and Kingsgrove depots, which are currently being upgraded to handle electric fleets.

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Building a Statewide EV Bus Network

NSW’s strategy goes beyond buses, it’s also about transforming the infrastructure that supports them. Eleven existing Sydney depots are being modified for zero-emission operations, while a new purpose-built electric bus facility is planned for Macquarie Park.

• Capacity: ~165 buses
• Construction start: Late 2025
• Completion: 2027

The government has also confirmed that local manufacturing will play a major role. Companies such as Western Sydney’s Custom Denning will supply many of the new buses, ensuring the program delivers economic as well as environmental benefits.

Currently, over 220 electric buses are already operating across Greater Sydney and Newcastle. With this latest order, the state expects about 1,700 EV buses on the road by 2028.

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Other States Join the Shift

New South Wales is not alone in electrifying its public transport. Western Australia has also begun rolling out EV buses in Perth.

• 11 buses are already operating from the Malaga depot.
• The fleet will expand to around 90 by mid-2026.
• The depot is receiving a $12 million upgrade, including solar panels and battery storage, to become WA’s largest EV bus charging hub.

This growing national investment highlights how fleet electrification is becoming a cornerstone of Australia’s transport future.

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5 Key Takeaways

• NSW has ordered 151 new electric buses, lifting post-2023 election orders to 921.
• Sydney depots at Leichhardt and Kingsgrove are being upgraded, with a major new facility planned for Macquarie Park by 2027.
• The state aims to transition all 8,000+ buses to zero emissions by 2047.
• Local builders like Custom Denning will deliver many of the vehicles, supporting domestic jobs.
• WA is also expanding its fleet, with 90 electric buses expected in Perth by 2026.