BC Transit is delivering phase one of its Electrification Program which includes purchasing and deploying 141 electric buses over the next three years across select BC Transit systems.
The first 10 heavy-duty electric buses, for use in the Victoria Regional Transit System, started to arrive in April 2025.
BC Transit is preparing for electric buses to enter service by training employees. People can expect to see electric buses on local roads during the training period.
We know people are excited to see electric buses roll into service – we are too! We’ll announce in-service dates in the coming months.
In total, BC Transit has 125 heavy-duty electric buses on order from two suppliers.
In addition to electric buses planned for the Victoria Regional Transit System, more communities in British Columbia will also benefit from new electric buses and charging infrastructure including Kamloops, Kelowna, the Regional District of Nanaimo, Nelson, Powell River, Sunshine Coast and Whistler. Bus allocations to each community will be confirmed as the projects progress.
