"Stagecoach has confirmed a £29.3 million investment to bring more than 100 battery-electric buses into service across the county, with Barnstaple designated as a primary hub within the programme. The rollout covers the operator's depots in Torquay, Exeter and Barnstaple and is being delivered in partnership with Devon County Council and Torbay Council, with financial support from the UK Government's Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme."
"The fleet plan foresees a total of 110 electric buses entering service by early 2026. Of these, 21 vehicles will be based at the Barnstaple depot. The new buses will replace existing diesel units currently operating on routes across Devon. Torquay is set to become a fully electric depot once the transition is completed, while Exeter and Barnstaple will operate electric fleets supported by new charging infrastructure."
Stagecoach will invest £29.3 million to introduce a fleet of 110 battery-electric buses across Devon, with Barnstaple designated as a primary hub. The buses will be allocated across depots in Torquay, Exeter and Barnstaple, with 21 vehicles based at Barnstaple and full replacement of existing diesel units on affected routes. Torquay will become a fully electric depot, while Exeter and Barnstaple will operate electric fleets supported by new charging infrastructure. The programme includes installation of 48 high-powered chargers totaling 7.2 MW capacity, with Torquay hosting 27 and Exeter/Barnstaple sharing 21. All depots will use VEV's VEV-IQ smart charging platform for real-time power management. Construction of charging hubs is underway and the fleet is expected in service by early 2026.
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