Hull completes charging infrastructure ahead of first electric buses
Hull’s bus network is moving closer to electrification as East Yorkshire Buses confirmed the completion of phase one of its EV infrastructure rollout at the Anlaby Road Depot. And phase two of the infrastructure programme is already underway.
The charging facilities will support both the operator’s new electric fleet and Hull City Council’s own passenger vehicle operations. The city still does not mention what kind of chargers will be installed. A press image shows a Zerova charging station with two CCS charging points. The station offers a power range of 60 to 180 kW, though it is not clear which output Hull opted for. Earlier reports stated that the buses would be charged overnight.
“Step-by-step, we are seeing the revolution of Hull’s public transport,” said Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at Hull City Council. “It was brilliant to see the progress that has been made by East Yorkshire and their contractors to install this new charging infrastructure in anticipation of the arrival of the first electric buses in the city.”
Ben Gilligan, managing director at East Yorkshire Buses, called the development “a major milestone” for the operator. The arrival of the electric buses “will massively improve the experience for our staff and customers as well as delivering much improved air quality across the city.”
The move is part of a wider regional electrification effort. An initial £6 million allocation from the DfT enabled the purchase of 40 new electric buses and the installation of supporting infrastructure. In April 2025, the government confirmed a further £3.9 million to expand the ZEBRA2 project, allowing the procurement of 42 additional electric buses for use in Hull and the East Riding. Once all 82 vehicles are in service, most of Hull’s urban bus network will be operated by zero-emission vehicles.
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