HOUSTON, TEXAS (Philipp Markopulos, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2025) — California-based bus manufacturer ENC announced a partnership with wireless EV charging pioneer InductEV to give transit operators a broader selection of electric bus options, including proven high-power wireless charging, eliminating range limitations and providing more favorable economics than wired or Pantograph systems.
This marks the first time in recent years that transit agencies will have access to a new and improved vehicle option — a vital development amid ongoing supply chain disruptions and performance challenges across North America, InductEV announced on 18 Mar. 2025 in an official statement.
As part of the collaboration, ENC will begin offering wireless inductive charging on its battery-electric buses using InductEV’s high-power hardware. Municipal transit agencies across the US, including multiple fleets in Washington State, California, Oregon, Indianapolis, and Martha’s Vineyard, are now successfully using this wireless charging solution on their routes and in hybrid on-route and depot deployments.
ENC’s common platform offers battery-electric, hybrid, diesel, and CNG-powered buses, providing municipalities flexibility and reduced risk. As part of ENC’s commitment to innovation, the Axess EVO-BE will now feature InductEV’s wireless charging, providing operators with seamless, hands-free charging. Available in 32′, 35′, and 40′ lengths, the stainless chassis Axess EVO-BE seamlessly integrates into diverse transit networks, providing a scalable solution for agencies of all sizes.
InductEV’s wireless charging eliminates electro-mechanical connections, enabling fully hands-free operation that enhances safety, reduces maintenance, and maximizes vehicle uptime. Designed for interoperability across all vehicle classes—including paratransit, low-floor buses, and double-deckers—InductEV’s system enables dependable opportunity charging throughout the day, allowing for a one-to-one replacement of diesel buses and the elimination of battery replacements during the useful life of the vehicle. This 1-to-1 replacement of diesel with battery electric is practically impossible with wired charging solutions and is enabled by InductEV’s wireless charging system.
These factors allow wirelessly charged bus fleets to be less expensive than those leveraging traditional wired and pantograph charging systems, according to InductEV.
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By Philipp Markopulos reporting from Houston. © 2025 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
