Commercial, Distributed Energy Resources, GHG Emissions  -  February 27, 2025

CapMetro Expands EV Bus Charging

Central Texas bus transit company CapMetro added 2.9 megawatts (MW) of power to its primary bus depot in Austin, Texas. 

The additional power source from Camber will allow CapMetro to charge up to 48 EV buses simultaneously.  CapMetro is  transitioning its bus fleet to zero-emissions vehicles.

Camber supplied and installed two 1440-kW Camber Charging Systems and 48 Camber Industrial Dispensers. The fast-charging builder and operator expects to provide CapMetro with its charger and energy management software and remote diagnostic tools to manage energy costs and lower the public fleet’s total cost of ownership.

“With support from Camber, we have made tremendous strides toward achieving our vision to expand and improve the public transit system in Central Texas, allowing us to open up new, entirely electric routes,” said Dave Kubicek, Executive Vice President of CapMetro, in a statement. “Austin has long been at the forefront of EV adoption, and we’re committed to sustaining that leadership while ensuring our citizens reach their destinations reliably and efficiently.”

In addition to dispensing power at CapMetro’s primary bus depot, Camber’s EV chargers will also deliver on-route power and range extension so buses return to the depot with a higher state of charge to reduce peak power demand at the central site. With on-route charging, fleet operators benefit from higher vehicle availability and reduced downtime, ensuring consistent service for travelers.

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