Delivered by a partnership between Kinetic and AT, the upgrades enable the roll-out of 31 brand new zero emission buses (ZEBs). The depot now features seven new ground-mounted charging points and a first-of-its-kind large-scale overhead gantry charging system.

This system is 25% more space-efficient than traditional ground-mounted charging points, allowing a larger number of ZEBs to be accommodated within the existing facility.

Glenfield is the fifth Kinetic depot in Auckland to be upgraded to support a growing zero emissions fleet, joining New Lynn in West Auckland (Australasia’s largest all-electric bus depot), Panmure in East Auckland, Māngere in South Auckland, and Kinetic’s City depot, which has also been fitted with charging infrastructure. Together, these five sites service a fleet of 174 ZEBs.

Calum Haslop, Managing Director of Kinetic New Zealand, says the Glenfield upgrade is another example of innovation driving Auckland’s public transport future:

“The introduction of 31 new zero emission buses to our Glenfield depot marks another important step in the evolution of Auckland’s public transport network. What makes this milestone particularly exciting is the integration of an overhead gantry charging system, which allows us to charge multiple vehicles efficiently, safely, and at scale within our existing depot footprint.

“This level of innovation is essential as we help cities like Auckland transition to fully zero emission fleets. It’s not just about adding more zero emission buses to the road, it’s about designing smarter infrastructure and operating models that can support the future of public transport.

“We’re proud to partner with Auckland Transport to bring these solutions to life, and to deliver cleaner, quieter, and more reliable journeys for the communities we serve today and, into the years ahead.”

AT’s Director of Public Transport and Active Modes, Stacey van der Putten says together with its partners and its Mission Electric programme, AT is creating an efficient and sustainable transport network that helps Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland remain a thriving city and region.

“We’re focused on providing Auckland’s communities with a transport system that is reliable, safe, reduces emissions and minimises impacts on air quality and the environment.

“These new buses will be used on a range of Auckland Transport bus routes, including routes 82, 923 and 924, which will be entirely operated by zero emission buses from later this year.

“Right now, Auckland has more zero emission buses than any other city in Australasia. The addition of these 31 new buses, and the associated electric infrastructure, will help us to achieve a fully zero emission bus fleet by 2035, following our Low Emission Bus Roadmap.”