charging electric buses
Lewisham Council is currently discussing the logistical challenges of charging electric buses.
In October 2026, Councillor Corinne Ashwell of Lewisham Council raised concerns regarding the infrastructure and time demands associated with charging electric buses. At a Public Transport Liaison Forum meeting, Councillor Ashwell questioned the practicalities of transitioning to a greener fleet.
She highlighted that electric buses require approximately three hours for charging, significantly longer than the 10-15 minutes needed to refuel a diesel bus. This difference, according to Councillor Ashwell, creates logistical challenges for service reliability and scheduling.
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