Volvo Bus Australia has delivered 22 BZL Electric buses to Transport for NSW, with most set to begin service in Western Sydney from July. This deployment supports new airport routes and is part of the state’s broader goal of achieving a zero-emission bus fleet.
The buses form part of TfNSW’s New Bus Services for Western Sydney programme and the Zero Emission Buses Program, which aims to introduce around 1,700 electric buses across Sydney by 2028. Volvo’s BZL Electric chassis were locally bodied by partner Volgren, with 18 buses assigned to five new permanent routes connecting Penrith, Oran Park, Campbelltown, Liverpool, Mount Druitt, and Leppington to the new airport. The remaining four buses are already operating on existing routes.
The BZL Electric platform is designed for urban deployment, offering low-noise operation and zero tailpipe emissions. Each bus can carry three to five NCA battery packs of 94 kWh each, giving options of 282 kWh, 376 kWh, or 470 kWh. The platform supports both single and double-decker buses, with a powertrain fully developed by Volvo.
Mitchell Peden, General Manager of Volvo Bus Australia, highlighted the company’s commitment to the rollout, noting that Volvo employs over 1,400 people in Australia, with 400 based in New South Wales supporting these buses. Volvo has also expanded training programs with TAFE NSW to ensure safe handling of high-voltage electric bus systems.
This delivery reinforces Volvo’s support for the NSW government’s net-zero emissions target by 2050 and strengthens the state’s electric public transport network.
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